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Will Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Endure?

THE U.S. RELIANCE ON PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE that is voluntarily provided by employers is unique among industrialized nations. Since World War II, this enterprise has become deeply embedded in, if not always appreciated by, American culture. In 2000, employment-based coverage reached its enrollment peak—164.4 million covered lives—but by 2004, that number had declined by some five million. Despite this decline, the commercial health insurance enterprise has enjoyed a period of robust financial growth in recent years, as most companies have successfully managed their way through a difficult period. However, the challenges are far from over. . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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