A recent KFF analysis found that average out-of-pocket costs for an emergency visit exceed some household’s liquid assets, putting them at risk for medical debt from a single trip to the emergency department. Our analysis uses data from the Merative MarketScan Commercial Database, which captures claims from privately insured individuals with large employer health plans, to examine trends in emergency department facility fees.
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Why Americans pay so much more for healthcare in 2024
Executive Director Caroline Pearson reflects on why Americans continue to pay more for healthcare each year in USA TODAY.
Privately Insured People With Depression and Anxiety Face High Out-Of-Pocket Costs
In this brief, we explore health spending among privately insured adults treated for depression and/or anxiety.
Use of ACA Preventive Services Potentially Affected by Braidwood v. Becerra
In this analysis, we find that nearly 10 million people who use ACA preventive care could face higher out-of-pocket costs.