Healthcare costs will balloon 7% next year, as payers hammer out new contracts with providers, the labor shortage stretches on and drug prices continue to increase, according to a new report by PwC.

Healthcare costs for commercial payers are projected to rise by as much as 8.5% in 2026, driven by ongoing inflationary pressures, utilization of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, ...

The cost of treating patients remains historically high, fueled by entrenched cost drivers and persistent pressure—with no immediate relief in sight. Join us on July 30 at 2:00 PM ET for an in-depth ...