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The U.S. health insurance industry relies heavily on private markets, but these markets are highly concentrated and are growing more so over time. In a new analysis, researchers document concentration ...

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Health insurance is a significant expense that Americans have to grapple with throughout their lives. However, data from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that as of 2023, 25.3 million Americans aged ...

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