Health Insurance Premium Growth Slows Despite Increased Utilization, Higher Costs

New report estimates factors impacting 8.8% health insurance premium growth in 2005;

Drug cost trend reduced as new health insurance plans’ efforts take effect;
Medical liability and defensive medicine contribute to 10% of medical costs

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The Factors Fueling Rising Healthcare Costs 2006

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