Healthcare consumers and employers who sponsor benefits plans continue to battle rising costs. According to a August 2025 Peter G. Peterson Foundation article, the United States spent roughly $4.9 trillion, or more than $14,570 per person, annually. As a percent of GDP, we spent 18% in 2023.
What Is Cost Containment?
Cost containment refers to the strategies, tools, and decisions employers use to reduce the cost of healthcare benefits — without sacrificing quality of care. These strategies appl