In the United States, the cost of health care has risen to over $1.6 trillion and is expected to increase by up to 15 percent per year. A Mercer Consulting survey found that the average cost per employee for health care in 2006 will be about $7,000, up from $5,000 in just four years. Consumer behavior has a significant impact on the overall cost and quality of health care services. Changes in behavior can improve health, reduce cost, and improve an employer’s ability to continue to offer medical benefits. Continue >>