PwC's Next in Health
Co -hosted by Glenn Hunzinger, US Health Industries leader, and Jennifer Colapietro, Consulting Commercial Leader, the Next in Health podcast series offers insights on the most important issues facing pharma, medtech and healthcare. PwC business leaders discuss the latest trends and their impact on health industries, whether it’s policy, AI, innovation, care delivery, business model reinvention or bold moves for the future. If it’s happening in health industries, we’re talking about it.
PwC's Next in Health
PwC's 2025 Medical cost trend report reveals rising healthcare costs
Tune in as authors of PwC's 2025 Medical Cost Trend Report: Behind the Numbers, discuss key findings and provide what employers should consider to manage rising healthcare costs.
Key points include:
- Cost projections: The highest medical cost trend in 13 years, with an 8% increase for the group market and 7.5% for the individual market
- Key drivers: Inflation, providers' cost-control efforts, increased use of prescription drugs, and new innovative therapies
- Strategic adjustments: Employers should revise benefit plans and consider innovative solutions to manage rising costs while ensuring access to quality care
Speakers:
Thom Bales, Health Services Advisory Leader, PwC
Phil Sclafani, Principal, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, PwC
Julian Levin, Principal, Actuarial Leader, PwC
Jenny Colapietro, Consulting Commercial Leader, PwC
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