By Manny Pastreich, President, 32BJ SEIU and Nick Stefanizzi, CEO, Northwell DirectPosted on May 14, 2026
American healthcare is dynamic and lifesaving – while also becoming unattainable for too many Americans at a price they can afford. For decades, the standard response to rising costs has been to shift costs to workers by raising deductibles, raising premiums, cutting services or shrinking access. The primary payers of American healthcare, employers and workers, now face a staggering $18,500 per employee cost.
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