How Unaffordable Is Health Care?

JAMA Health Forum 2026 Open access

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Authors: Larry Levitt
DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.6929
Cited by: 1
References: 2

Abstract

This JAMA Forum discusses the unaffordability of health care in the US at the macro level, the true costs of employer-sponsored health insurance, and the expiration of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Policy and Management Health Systems Economic Evaluations Quality of Life Healthcare cost quality practices

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Health Forum
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
e256929–e256929
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN