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5 Reasons why medical cost trends are still higher than inflation
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 12:44
- Use of diagnostic tests and treatments
- Limited reimbursement to providers from Medicare and Medicaid
- Mandated coverage of certain benefits, such as expanded mental health benefits and prosthetic legislation
- Increased administrative costs associated with new regulations
- Up-front costs associated with new medical technology and treatments
Source: Business Wire
Source URL: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160720005169/en/Xero...
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