Consumers have accepted the concept of “consumer-driven health care.” Willing to purchase health plans with higher deductibles and higher out-of-pocket costs, consumers are concerned not only with the quality of their medical care but the costs as well. More consumers are:
* Leading a healthy lifestyle – habits like eating well, staying active and not smoking help reduce the need for medical care!
* Asking questions about diagnosis and treatment – the most up-to-date technology or drug is not always needed to diagnose and treat every condition. Doctors and patients should seek the most cost-effective strategies in managing health care.
* Reviewing information – reading the insurance policy, bills and statements, and making sure the information given to medical providers is correct and current helps to avoid mistakes and claims processing delays.
* Staying aware of public policy – it’s important to keep up-to-date on health care legislation because it affects all of us and impacts the costs of health care.
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