Health care inflation is coming

President Joe Biden's fight against inflation is about to enter its next major battle, which will be rising health care expenses.

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas last month estimated that the rate of health care inflation will almost double between mid-2022 and mid-2023

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A dramatic spike in the cost of health insurance — which would be felt by consumers, businesses and government alike

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president and Democratic leaders have already taken meaningful steps to address the problem — the Inflation Reduction Act Biden signed in August

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In September, the American Federation of Government Employees — the largest federal employee union — blasted the 8.7 percent premium increase

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In September, the American Federation of Government Employees — the largest federal employee union — blasted the 8.7 percent premium increase

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Health care inflation is coming

President Joe Biden's fight against inflation is about to enter its next major battle, which will be rising health care expenses.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas last month estimated that the rate of health care inflation will almost double between mid-2022 and mid-2023

A dramatic spike in the cost of health insurance — which would be felt by consumers, businesses and government alike

president and Democratic leaders have already taken meaningful steps to address the problem — the Inflation Reduction Act Biden signed in August

In September, the American Federation of Government Employees — the largest federal employee union — blasted the 8.7 percent premium increase

In September, the American Federation of Government Employees — the largest federal employee union — blasted the 8.7 percent premium increase

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