It Costs Too Much To Stay Healthy

This chart comes from a white paper, Integrated Healthcare Management, published by The Trizetto Group, Inc. The combination of premiums and out-of-pocket expenses per insured worker is approaching an unsustainable $1,600 a month! Note the sharp rise in heathcare premiums and out of pocket expenses paid by individuals, and the slope of the curves tracking these expenses. No wonder, as reported yesterday, individuals are engaging in unhealthy behavior because of the cost of their healthcare.

High Helath Costs Drive Unhealhty Behavior

The Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll published past month found that 53% of Americans cut corners on their health during the past year care because of the cost involved. The chart above summarizes their actions.