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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Ind. Gov't. - National study shows 5% account for almost 50% of medical costs

Here is the story from Michael Winter, USA TODAY:

A new survey on health care finds that a small percentage of very sick patients accounts for about half of all medical spending and is the driving force behind double-digit increases in insurance premiums, the National Journal reports. * * *

In 2008, the average person's medical costs were about $233. For the top 1%, the average was $76,476.

See the 15-page report here.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on June 28, 2011 08:35 PM
Posted to Indiana Government