The Future of Health Coverage Employer-Sponsored Insurance Policy
Despite spending more on health care than any other country in the world, millions of people in the United States lack health care coverage, and millions more can scarcely afford the coverage they have. To solve these difficult challenges, federal policymakers are considering significant changes to current health insurance coverage systems. PBGH is actively engaged in this debate, promoting solutions that both increase access to health care coverage while driving down costs for all purchasers of health care.
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The Business Case for Expanded Coverage: The Evidence
The objective of this report was to determine whether there is a “business case” for expanded quantifiable benefits to employers.
The Business Case for Expanded Coverage: The Evidence — Executive Summary
Coverage expansion does create favorable impacts for employers by reducing uncompensated care in hospitals and reducing deferred care.