Better health at lower costs: Why the U.S. needs value-based care now – a viewpoint


Health care spending in the United States ballooned from about 5% of the total economy in 1960 to nearly 18% in 2016, currently totaling upwards of $3.5 trillion annually.1 Perhaps the most telling statistic: We spend two to three times more than most developed countries each year, yet achieve worse results.2 And all of us shoulder that burden.

Navigating a complex health care system can be a daunting task for anyone. Add financial, behavioral or other barriers to the mix, and it can be extremely…

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