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As ICHRA gains traction, it has the potential to unlock a new era of healthcare consumerism. By giving employees more control over their healthcare spending, ICHRA could drive increased competition among insurance providers, leading to more innovative and personalized plan offerings. This could, in turn, lead to better healthcare outcomes and more efficient use of healthcare dollars.

However, the widespread adoption of ICHRA will require overcoming some initial challenges, such as educating both employers and employees on the benefits of the model and developing the necessary technological infrastructure. The experience of other novel healthcare products, like Medicare Advantage and the ACA marketplaces, suggests that it may take a decade or more for ICHRA to reach its full potential.

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