With U.S. Health Economy at a "Critical Juncture," Report Calls for Radical Shift
HIT Consultant
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The U.S. healthcare system is grappling with high costs and inefficiency, driven largely by the price of services rather than their usage, according to Trilliant Health's 2025 Trends Shaping the Health Economy Report. This report underscores a need for significant reform in how healthcare value is purchased and delivered, as the U.S. achieves poorer health outcomes despite leading the world in healthcare spending. A key contributor to this crisis is the extreme variation in service prices, illuminated by the Transparency in Coverage rule, which reveals inconsistencies like the vast cost range for procedures across the country and even within single states. For healthcare professionals, these findings highlight the urgent need to address pricing discrepancies and enhance system cohesiveness to improve patient outcomes.
