STAT+: Public-sector purgatory, and a union-hospital fight

You’re reading STAT’s Health Care Inc. newsletter Justin Douglas oversaw a property tax increase in to help cover rising health care costs in Dauphin County.Rachel Wisniewski for STAT Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09. This is the online version of STAT’s weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc. Sign up here. Aon, the big consulting and brokerage house, confirms 2027 is going to be brutal for job-based health care premiums. Aon’s chief actuary said in the news release: “Employers will need better data and deeper insights to understand where costs are rising.” Quite the advice from a company that has blocked companies from getting their data. You know where to find me: [email protected]. The vise crunching public-sector health plans 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 Business of Health Care Reporter Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09.