The Facts:
Behind the Healthcare Spending Spiral

The price of medical care, wasteful practices and payment systems, an aging society and personal behaviors are among the factors contributing to rising healthcare costs.

Rising healthcare costs affect us all.
Find out what's behind the cost crisis.

Where does your healthcare dollar go?
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Personal behavior plays a role
in rising healthcare spending.
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Additional Resources ›

Institute of Medicine

Best Care at Lower Cost
Kaiser Health News

Seven Factors Driving Up Your Healthcare Costs
Alliance for Health Reform

What leading healthcare analysts say about the real drivers of healthcare costs.

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