Growth in Prescription Drug Spending
After several years of declining trend, the rate of growth in specialty and overall drug spending rose between 2007 and 2008, driven by increased unit costs.
Note: Medicare utilization is included in Medco's overall trend as of January 1, 2006.
Source: Drug Trend Report: The Great Healthcare Debates. © 2009 Medco Health Solutions, Inc.; Drug Trend Report: Predictions. © 2008 Medco Health Solutions, Inc.; Drug Trend Report: Humanomics. © 2007 Medco Health Solutions, Inc.; Drug Trend Report: Personalizing Healthcare. © 2006 Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
Highlights
Improving Access to
Health Coverage
- Percentage of U.S. Population with Health Insurance
- Percentage of Employers Offering Health Benefits
- Breakdown of the Uninsured
Keeping Healthcare Affordable
Improving Quality and Safety
Improving Consumer Health
- Healthcare Costs Related to Disease
- Obesity and Diabetes
- Screening for, Monitoring and Managing Diabetes
Changing Care Delivery Models
