There is increasing talk about making changes to our health care system to lower costs for patients and address misaligned incentives. These are important conversations that could lead to meaningful improvements, but only if policymakers take a holistic approach to address all the health care drivers. Far too often, there is a singular focus on prescription medicines, ignoring the other parts of the supply chain that are key drivers of U.S. health care spending. Here are three key facts to help provide context to the conversation:
