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Healthcare Costs Are Rising Fast | Hattiesburg News

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Healthcare costs are skyrocketing—and it’s hitting your wallet. Employers brace for a 9.2% jump by 2027, fueled mostly by prescription drugs now accounting for 25% of healthcare spending. As AI and new tech add to bills, employers may cut pay to offset rising expenses. Americans pay way more for meds than other countries, with higher deductibles and copays making care feel increasingly unaffordable. Experts urge transparency and smarter pricing to ease the financial squeeze. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad95078db12ea9e8

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