Addressing Variations in Employer Health Care Costs Across the U.S.
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According to UHC data, per member per month (PMPM) healthcare costs can be 2.7x higher in the highest-cost states compared to the to the lowest cost states.¹ UHC offers three strategies employers can take to help manage cost variation and reduce health care costs.
- Understand the challenges faced by certain employee populations
- Choose a network design that meets employees where they are
- Educate employees about cost management tools and resources
See UHC's article to learn more about these strategies and how employers can help their employees manage costs while still receive high-quality care.
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1. UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual book of business data, Dec. 2023. Excludes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.