The healthcare payments system has reached a critical tipping point. With total U.S. healthcare spending reaching $5.3 trillion annually, and projected to increase by 6% each year, the scale and impact is massive. Patients are skipping necessary care due to the growing cost of healthcare, while providers are struggling with administrative burdens due to slow, paper-heavy collection processes. In addition, outdated systems are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. In its Trends in Healthcare Payments Sixteenth Annual Report, J.P.Morgan explores key developments shaping the U.S. healthcare industry in 2026 and how these trends are impacting providers, payers, and consumers.
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Source: https://www.jpmorgan.com/payments/newsroom/trends-healthcare-payments-2026