One of the basic tools that employer-based insurance plans use to hold down #costs is leading to more deaths, according to a new report from the National Board of Economic Research. https://t.co/6CCyOoDz3z
Thank you to the Nashville Post for sharing our exciting news! Acquiring the Quantros quality division is a major step for Healthcare Bluebook. It's going to be a big year! #acquisitions https://t.co/6bmwZgz0mk
It's official. Americans now spend twice as much on healthcare as they did in the 80's. Find out what that means for you and walletโฆ https://t.co/wlfE6RznrX #costtransparency
Why is #pricetransparency in healthcare so important? If you've been to the doctor recently, you may have a new item on your bill - "The โCovidโ Fee." As medical providers increase spending on PPE; some have passed costs to patients via surprise charges. https://t.co/PX4O80Ipjp
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"With healthcare consumerism taking hold within the industry, #pricetransparency is increasingly more critical for healthcare providers as patients shoulder more of the burden of #healthcarecosts," according to recent insights from TransUnion. https://t.co/E6hsj3D4AU
With hospitals and healthcare systems trying to recoup the $202.6 billion revenue lost between March 1 and June 30, health insurers in New York are seeking an average rate increase of 11.7% in 2021, citing the growing cost of COVID-19. https://t.co/UNperm7He3 #costcontainment
With the potential impact of a 14% increase in healthcare costs in 2021, having access to a solution that helps employees navigate to high-value facilities and providers is crucial to control unnecessary spend. https://t.co/iHkWxvgmqF #healthcarebluebook
Employers give health plans a C+ grade in how effectively they're directing employees to high-value care, according to a new survey from The Leapfrog Group. https://t.co/AztC10xslM
"Shop around to find the best price and quality for #electiveprocedures in your insurance network. You can start by checking Healthcare Bluebook to get a sense of what a fair price for the procedure might be in your geographic area." https://t.co/4zGDri6Xq2
Healthcare consumers scored two major victories recently in their effort to lower out-of-control healthcare prices, which have been brought back front-and-center by the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/NrA0NbJNCB
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown our health care system into #chaos. But will it be back to business as usual once the threat is over? What is the real cost of #disruption? https://t.co/cK14Od2ooH
"Elective" care does not mean "unnecessary" care. Even as coronavirus cases surge across the U.S., many doctors and patients don't want to delay certain treatments any longer. https://t.co/ss34X9wY5e
With COVID-19 numbers continuing to rise across the U.S, #hospitals and health systems are likely to lose $120.5 billion between July and December due to major revenue loss, according to a new analysis from the American Hospital Association. https://t.co/5ZzGr2vWqg
Now more than ever, employees need to know their well-being is top priority. With remote work environments, unanticipated illnesses, and childcare challenges, concern for your employeesโ mental and physical well-being should be at an all-time high. https://t.co/vXHJresfnA
As cases of COVID-19 surge rapidly in southern and western states, hospital systems are bracing themselves for another round of elective procedure shutdowns as hospital capacities continue to increase. https://t.co/pkhbyvARkG
"We realized that the personal connection with our members is what makes us different. If we were going to do this, it had to mean something. Even with a simple tool, people need that personal connection in a time of need." - Cara Valentine, Dir. of Ops https://t.co/KbCgT1uJ9m
"Every day Americans go to the hospital and leave with crippling debt because they don't know the price of their health care beforehand. Right now, most Americans shop for health care blind. When we shop blind, we get taken advantage of." USA Today https://t.co/fVq0aUDu35