Publications and Research

In addition to publishing semi-annual Health Care Cost Reports, HCCI will support and conduct cutting edge non-partisan research that will focus on a variety of topics that deal with the drivers of US health care costs. Independent academic and actuarial researchers who meet appropriate qualifications can apply for access to the data to perform specific research projects.


Current Report

The Health Care Cost and Utilization Report: 2011 provides the first broad look at 2011 health care spending among those with employer-sponsored insurance (ESI).

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Recent Fact Sheets

Supporting fact sheets for this report

Issue Brief: The Impact of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act on Inpatient Admissions

This issue brief is one of the first of its kind to look at hospital spending, utilization, prices, and out-of-pocket payments for mental health and substance use admissions for those younger than age 65 with employer-sponsored health insurance.

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Issue Brief: Spending on Prescriptions in 2011

This issue brief highlights and expands on findings on prescriptions from the Health Care Cost and Utilization Report: 2011.
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