Doctors, clinics, pharmacists and other caregivers save tons of money by costing you a ton of time.
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Choosing health care coverage is one of the most important financial decisions people can make – and there can be a lot of factors to consider. Are you prepared to maximize your benefits? When signing up, most people want to know how to save time and money<br>While 77 percent of Americans say they are prepared for open enrollment, a recent study found that only 6 percent of Americans have a full understanding of basic health care terms, such as premium, deductible, co-insurance…
Insurers are among the first to use blockchain technology in healthcare, and they are only going to expand its use.
Physicians in favor of a single-payer system say it would reduce healthcare costs. Those opposed argue that it would lower physician reimbursement and create greater problems. Who's right?
Immigrants often help shore up the insurance pools to the benefit of the native-born. In fact, many pay more in premiums than they receive in benefits.
If doctors and patients can both factor in cost to decide on what care to use, so can IT and the Business. But first, we all have to know what it actually costs. Here are 5 challenges shared by the US healthcare system and IT.
The goals of consumerism and patient-centered care can be at odds, and the former may not be as effective in reducing costs as people thought.
A payer-provider union may be the only way forward for many in a market where<br>large, integrated entities are aggressively expanding.
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The U.S. spends more on healthcare than other developed countries, but performs poorly in terms of health outcomes. Would a single payer system help?
The 21st Century Cures Act includes, among many other provisions, a section that would make Health Reimbursement Agreements a viable, tax deductible benefit for small businesses to offer once again.
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For years, the healthcare industry has been abuzz with the concept of “consumerism” and the potential implications to insurance companies, providers and patients. Stakeholders from across the industry have opined on what it means create a healthcare system more focused on consumers, often with little impact to actual consumer experience or outcomes. One spot ... Read More
How Will Healthcare Reform Affect Your Practice? This resourceful webinar will give you insights on: Overview on health reform's (ACA) major provisions Updat...
Helping to keep individuals with manageable chronic conditions out of the hospital is a priority of OSF HealthCare.
The lack of price transparency in healthcare can leave patients feeling powerless, but there are steps you can take to rein in costs.
Healthcare merger and acquisition deals impact patient care access, care quality, and cost, but the jury is still out on whether those are positive or negative impacts.
One might think that such a major health policy success would be worthy of widespread celebration.
Learn how a Medicare Advantage plan may be right for you<br>What does Original Medicare cover<br>Helps pay for doctor visits and outpatient care<br>What other choices do you have?<br>You can buy more coverage. Private insurance companies sell different plans that cover different items and services.<br>Choose a Medicare Advantage plan:<br>Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap)<br>Part C<br>Medicare Part D plan<br>Part D<br>Other benefits…
A new survey by J.D. Power a market research firm shows what Medicare Advantage enrollees value most about their plans. Based on a 1000 point scale to measure satisfaction Medicare Advantage earned a 774 compared to 679 for commercial health plans.