As the new administration takes office, the future of US healthcare is under intense debate. In a recent HIT Consultant Media article, Joseph Dore, President of USBenefits Insurance Services, LLC, delves into the complexities of rising medical costs and insurance premiums, highlighting factors such as hospital expenses, physician fees, prescription drug pricing, and significant markups on medical supplies. He emphasizes the impact of chronic diseases, socioeconomic disparities, and policy decisions on the healthcare system while advocating for regulatory measures to control pharmaceutical pricing and streamline distribution by eliminating intermediaries like PBMs and distributors.