A report from research firm Kaufman Hall reviews “consumerism” in health care.
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Making it harder for people to access fast food does not appear to impact obesity rates. Another blow to the nanny state.
A report from the Health Care Cost Institute explores consumer cost-sharing in 40 urban areas.
Paying the newly insured to go to a primary care doctor increases visits.
New research carried in the Journal of Health Economics describes the price elasticity of demand for health care services.
Recent research suggests that high-deductible plans result in reduced spending over at least a three year time frame.
Research in the American Journal of Managed Care finds that consumers don’t use price transparency tools much.
An analysis from TransUnion suggests that patients and providers are struggling with unpaid bills.
A Centers for Disease Control survey finds that high-deductible plans may create financial barriers to care for some enrollees. Duh.
The Employee Benefits Research Institute releases results from its latest consumer engagement survey.
A Brief published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute examines switching of health plans during open enrollments.
A paper from the Commonwealth Fund examines use of cost estimators on insurance exchanges.
Rock Health issues survey results regarding people’s use of digital health.
Research published at the National Bureau of Economic Research examines Oregon’s use of a value-based insurance design to reduce utilization of low-value services.
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The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.