Health care costs are cannibalizing the economy — consumers can fight back
- Posted on February 1, 2026
- By The Hill
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Health care costs are cannibalizing the economy — consumers can fight back

American health care costs are cannibalizing the economy, with 2024 national health expenditures reaching $5.3 trillion, double the developed-world average, and hidden prices being the main reason …