Health care inflation rises as patients, employers brace for biggest jump in health spending in 15 years
1. Healthcare inflation is reaching 15-year highs in employer spending. 2. Medical costs rose 4.2% in August, surpassing overall inflation rates. 3. Large employers anticipate a 9% rise in health coverage costs for 2026. 4. Prescription drug costs are increasing, particularly for cancer and obesity treatments. 5. Employers may begin passing on healthcare costs to employees after years of avoidance.