As chronic illnesses driving up healthcare spending, solutions focus on wellness, interventions

Healthcare spending is on the rise, and one of the main factors contributing to this trend is the rise in prevalence of chronic disease, particularly obesity.

That effect seems obvious. After all, people with chronic diseases are going to utilize more healthcare resources and drive up spending. But what's striking is just how much of an effect this has. Using Massachusetts as a case study, the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease found that the projected total cost of chronic disease in that state from 2016-2030 is $870 billion.
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