Growth In National Health Expenditures: It’s Not The Prices, Stupid

Forefront Group 2026 Dataset

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Authors: Michael E. Chernew
DOI: 10.1377/forefront.20260113.24167
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Abstract

Given all the attention to prices and insurer profits, it is important to note that those factors are not the main drivers of spending growth. The main driver of spending growth is greater volume and intensity of care.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Policy and Management Global Health Care Issues Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Publication details

Journal / source
Forefront Group
Publication date
15 January 2026
Document type
Dataset