Why do Health Care Prices Keep Going Up?

Rising health care costs continue to burden American families, with provider and hospital pricing playing a significant role. This panel will dive into the factors driving these price increases, including market consolidation, opaque pricing practices, and the lack of competition. Experts will discuss the impact of these trends on patients and explore potential policy solutions to make health care more affordable and transparent.

Session participants include:

Jonathan Bush, Chairman of the Board of Directors, FREOPP (moderator)

Josh Archambault, Co-Founder and President, Senior Fellow, Reformers Academy, Cicero Institute

Caroline Pearson, Executive Director, Peterson Center on Healthcare

Gregg Girvan, Resident Fellow, FREOPP