Inside the Fall 2019 Issue
Communicate Better. Benefit More.
With open enrollment underway, it may be a little late to focus on communication. But then again, helping plan members get the most out of their health plan should be more than just a month-long endeavor. Surveys continue to indicate that even highly educated employees describe benefits, insurance and the enrollment process as “very confusing.”
Consider academic research by the Commonwealth Fund and a recent study by Accenture. While one points to higher deductibles and copays as the leading financial barrier to medical care, the other cites low health literacy as a hidden cost adding billions in administrative expense to our healthcare system. While it may never be possible for your plan to do away with copays and deductibles, high performance TPAs are doing many things to help plan members make more informed healthcare decisions. Here are a few ideas. Read More >
Other Articles Include:
Physicians Push to Ease Pre-Authorization
Doctors representing several Physician associations recently appeared before the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage legislators to streamline the prior authorization process which they say is out of control. A spokesperson representing the American Academy of Family Physicians said that a process initially implemented to prevent unnecessary and extremely costly treatment has led to physician burnout, poorer patient outcomes and general chaos for physician practices and patients alike. Read More >
Subtle Signs of Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes – a chronic condition
that happens when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or process sugar efficiently. The surprising thing is that
about 7.5 million people are diabetic and don’t know it! Read More >
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