To say the U.S. healthcare system is broken is both the most overused and understated declaration of the decade. And yet, amidst all this sound and fury, some serious issues have fallen through the cracks. The most overlooked issue: the healthcare system’s dysfunction has encouraged consumers to avoid it altogether. To better understand why, let’s look at some of the factors driving this behavior:
- Healthcare costs continue to rise – the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services projects a 5.8% annual growth rate between now and 2025.
