STAT+: Crackdowns loom, from China to New York

You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Speaking on the economy, the vice president told a crowd in Ohio that, “You don’t turn the Titanic around overnight.” Send news tips and bad metaphors to [email protected] or John_Wilkerson.07 on Signal. 9% That’s the average premium increase for an employer-sponsored health plan to cover a family this year. It’s even higher for workers at small companies, according to the KFF annual survey of employer health benefits. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe