A study published in the American Journal of Managed Care assesses the impact of high-deductible plans on low-value health services.
A survey by Leavitt Partners and the University of Utah reveals divides in patient, employer and physician perceptions of quality.
Denying requests for services isn’t a good way for doctors to improve patient satisfaction, according to a study in JAMA internal medicine.
A research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine examines consumer behavior when covered by a high-deductible health plan.
HealthMine surveyed consumers on communication channels between patients and providers, finding that while 89% of younger members connect to their health plan via its portal, only 65% of Medicare members do; 70% of younger members prefer digital communication channels, while 31% of Medicare ones do; 48% of Medicare members prefer phone contacts and 47% of Medicare enrollees find that an online portal rarely answers their questions, compared to only 19% of younger ones.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthmine-survey-47-of-medicare-plan-members-say-their-health-plans-member-portal-rarely-or-never-answers-most-of-their-questions-online-versus-19-of-those-64-years-old-and-under-300541714.htmlA Deloitte report focuses on how drug companies can get more connected with patients using their products.
According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, comparing online quality ratings of 78 doctors to more objective quality performance measures indicates that online reviews aren't worth much. This is likely because consumers rate quality on much they like a physician and other intangibles.
https://academic.oup.com/jamia/article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jamia/ocx083/4107665/Online-physician-ratings-fail-to-predict-actual?redirectedFrom=fulltextJP Morgan Chase issues a fact-filled report on consumer out-of-pocket spending on health care.
A survey of consumers and physicians gives their perspectives on the causes of rising health costs.
A report from research firm Kaufman Hall reviews “consumerism” in health care.
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.