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Morgan Health CEO: Tech, GLP-1s, Labor Driving up Costs

Morgan Health CEO: Tech, GLP-1s, Labor Driving up Costs
Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 24 June 2026, 21:20 UTC 1 min read
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Jun 24th, 2026 Morgan Health CEO: Tech, GLP-1s, Labor Driving up Costs Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan Health, highlighted the disproportionate impact of rising health insurance costs on small businesses in the U.S., citing premium increases of 20-25% as a significant challenge. He explained that cost drivers include expensive new medical technologies like GLP-1 drugs and labor costs, which constitute about 70% of hospital expenses. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Jun 24th, 2026 Morgan Health CEO: Tech, GLP-1s, Labor Driving up Costs Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan Health, highlighted the disproportionate impact of rising health insurance costs on small businesses in the U.S., citing premium increases of 20-25% as a significant challenge. He explained that cost drivers include expensive new medical technologies like GLP-1 drugs and labor costs, which constitute about 70% of hospital expenses. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close." [Image text:] ANNUAL INCREASE INHEALTH BENEFIT COST PER EMPLOYEE 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 Note:Cost increase for 2026is estimated. Source:Mercer Bloomberg The Close
Morgan Health (ORG) Dan Mendelson (PERSON) U.S. (LOCATION) Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld (ORG)
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