Rising Costs
As health care costs consume more of our resources, it inevitably becomes more difficult for families and businesses to afford coverage. In America, we spend 14% of our Gross Domestic Product on health care-related costs, and that percentage continues to climb. Many factors contribute to rising costs, including:
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Increased use of medical services
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Advancements in medical technology
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Increased cost of prescription drugs and an aging population
UnitedHealthcare responds
UnitedHealthcare is helping moderate rising costs by:
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Organizing broad access to medical services, prescription drugs, medical devices and diagnostic testing
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Designing programs that help people get the right care from the right place at the right time
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Simplifying service
