Employee-Paid

Education and communication remain key components of growth and progress, and there are a growing number of individuals and organizations who are leading the way.

The average employer-sponsored health insurance premium for US families rose 7% this year – same as last year, according to the annual KFF survey of 2,100 companies.

The American Hospital Association has urged Pres. Biden to take immediate steps to address the "substantial shortages" of lifesaving products, since the closure of a major medical supply plant in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene.

White households consistently held significantly more wealth than did Black and Hispanic households across income levels.

Families with flexible spending accounts cost their health plans about $1,500 extra per year.

As a result of Hurricane Helene and the backlog from the suspended dockworkers' strike, "the market will be highly constrained," said Jesse Schafer, executive director of the Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative.