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.
Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Health Spending Issues to Watch This Year
A new brief from the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker outlines federal and state-level health spending issues to watch throughout 2025.
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.