Tag: health care trends

Consumers are losing satisfaction with health insurance providers

Marc
health insurance coverage

Satisfaction is falling among consumers with health insurance coverage in the US Consumer satisfaction in health insurance in the U.S. has gone down, according to a new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Many of the country’s leading health insurance providers scored a 69 out of 100 in terms of consumer satisfaction. There are many reasons why consumers may be unsatisfied with their insurance providers, but the Affordable Care Act may not be something that has affected satisfaction among consumers in a significant way. The Affordable Care Act may…

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Poll shows health insurance industry tactics causes healthcare struggles

Julie Campbell
health insurance mergers industry care

The research has shown that delays and compromised medical care are resulting from common strategies. According to the results of a poll conducted by the largest advocacy group for emergency physicians in the United States, recent tactics being used by the health insurance industry are causing patients to have to give up on necessary medical care. The poll involved the participation of 1,433 physicians and was conducted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The survey was conducted throughout September 2015 and this nationwide poll’s results revealed that 70…

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Health care reform law creates promising opportunities

S.Vagus
us health insurance reform

Medical practices could face new challenges and favorable opportunities The Affordable Care Act has sparked a significant influx on new patients into the Medicaid program of some states. The law has given states the opportunity to expand their Medicaid programs in order to make insurance coverage more available to a wider range of consumers. The law has also allowed for the creation of insurance policies with high deductibles, which are sold through state insurance exchanges. For some state’s the health care reform law may be creating major revenue opportunities. Report…

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