Minnesota Chronic Disease Costs For Consumers Age 60+ To Increase 65% Over A Decade

Health care spending on chronic conditions and smoking exposure for consumers age 60 and older in Minnesota, is projected to increase by up to 65.1% between 2014 and 2023, and increase all-payer aggregate costs from $9.75 billion to $16.10 billion over the same time frame. The all-payer estimate includes Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance plans in the state. Among Minnesotans of all ages, the costs of hypertension and diabetes are predicted to increase by 51%, from $5.18 billion to $7.83 billion between 2014 and 2023. The cost for diabetes is predicted to . . .