Abandon—Don’t Expand—High-Deductible Plans Linked To Spending Accounts

Forefront Group 2026 Dataset

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Authors: Jeanne M. Lambrew
DOI: 10.1377/forefront.20260303.891356
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Abstract

The problems of high prices and complexity of health care cannot be solved by shifting responsibility to people through high-deductible plans linked to spending accounts. Evidence suggests instead replacing deductibles with value-based cost sharing and having the government take on greater responsibility for lowering prices.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Policy and Management Healthcare Systems and Reforms Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Publication details

Journal / source
Forefront Group
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Dataset