CMS data release – and their point is…?

To much fanfare, CMS released several data files containing hospital charge and payment data by state, county, (but not by individual facility) for the 30 most common DRGs and elective procedures. National, state and county financial ranges are included, and … Continue reading CMS data release – and their point is…?

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The two reasons consumerism won’t solve the health care cost problem

If consumerism is going to help reduce health care cost inflation, we’ll need two things – information and appropriate financial incentives. Actually, we’ll need another ‘thing’ – consumers will need the intelligence and expertise to be able to make the … Continue reading The two reasons consumerism won’t solve the health care cost problem

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Consumer directed plan members’ satisfaction rates

New information is coming out on consumer directed health plans that indicates member satisfaction rates are significantly lower than those of individuals enrolled in “traditional” health plans. These plans are based on the premise that empowering consumers with information and … Continue reading Consumer directed plan members’ satisfaction rates

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