Americans, on average, pay $6,720 per year in healthcare premiums alone. After that, they must deal with copays, mandatory out-of-pocket minimums and dozens of other expenses. And even people who are insured can end up with a costly surgery that saddles them with debt for life.
But a number of startups and industry titans are working to disrupt the industry to make healthcare more affordable. While there isn’t a clear answer, a number of companies are chipping away at issues in the healthcare industry.