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Alternative Ways to Battle High Hospital Prices

How much would you guess it costs to spend a day in the hospital? The average cost in March 2021 was between $1,606 to $3,726. If you or a loved one must stay for days or weeks, the cost is astronomical.

In fact, 60 of 65 percent of bankruptcy stem from overwhelming medical expenses. There are approaches employers can take to battle high hospital prices. Keep reading to learn how to reduce healthcare costs.

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How Lincoln County Saved More Than $180,000 on Health Care In Its Second Year of Being Self-Insured

The Opportunity: Lincoln County’s health care benefits costs were out of control. In a good year, their insurance rates would increase by 10%. In their worst years, they absorbed rate hikes as steep as 30-40%. As stewards of taxpayer dollars, they felt compelled to control these costs by completely re-evaluating their approach to health benefits.

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