UnitedHealth Group’s perspective on rising health care costs
UnitedHealth Group’s perspective on rising health care costs, which is informed by our experience as well as by studies and analyses from government and academic experts.
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Quick Facts... on Health Care Modernization
- About 160 million Americans currently receive health coverage through their employer, and a strong majority of Americans with health benefits are happy with their personal care and coverage.
- 17 percent of the population has limited or no access to health care.
- Health care is now 18% of the U.S. economy- that’s over 6 percentage points higher than most other industrialized countries.