Growth in health care spending in the United States is driving increases in health insurance premiums, limiting people's access to care and contributing to wage reductions, job losses and rising inequality, according to a new study co-authored by Yale economist Zack Cooper.
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Study Links Rising U.S. Health Care Costs to Increased Insurance Premiums and Economic Inequality
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September 21, 2026
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A study co-authored by Yale economist Zack Cooper reveals that rising health care spending in the U.S. is leading to increased health insurance premiums, which in turn limits access to care and exacerbates economic inequalities. This trend highlights systemic issues in health care financing that could resonate in Iran's own health care challenges. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for policymakers in Iran as they navigate similar economic pressures.
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