Benefits Pro recently released an article highlighting the top 20 most expensive health conditions. The top three have remained at the top of the list year after year, which include diabetes, ischemic heart disease and low back and neck pain.
“While it is well known that the U.S. spends more than any other nation
on health care, very little is known about what diseases drive that
spending,” Dr. Joseph Dieleman, lead author of the paper and assistant
professor at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at
the University of Washington, said in a statement.
The article points out that for employers looking to lower heath care costs, knowing what conditions cost is very valuable information.
To continue reading, find the full article HERE!
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