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Abandon High‑Deductible Health Plans Linked to Health Spending Accounts | Jeanne Lambrew

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Health Affairs This Week
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Apr 3, 2026
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Summary

Health Affairs Publishing 's Jeff Byers welcomes Jeanne Lambrew of The Century Foundation to discuss her recent Forefront article exploring whether high deductibles and health spending accounts achieve their intended goals and how alternative approaches could improve healthcare affordability and access. On April 20th , join us for our upcoming Insider exclusive event exploring the evolution of the Medicare Advantage market featuring Sachin Jain , David Meyers , and Grace Mackleby . Also, check out our newest trend report focusing on the current state of prior authorization. Become an Insider today. Related Articles: Abandon—Don’t Expand—High-Deductible Plans Linked To Spending Accounts ( Health Affairs Forefront )