How Can We Increase Value and Monitor / Lower Costs?

Conclusions Insurance plans should be mindful of the impact of cost-sharing because, as Baicker notes, "There is ample evidence that when patients have to pay more for care, they consume less of it.” This can, however, result in patients not paying for lower-value care and skimping on necessary services and treatments. Financial incentives on both sides of the equation may be the key to increasing value while monitoring increasing healthcare costs.       Related StoriesThe Day After Tomorrow – The Drug Pricing Transparency Chorus Grows LouderSenate Holds Hearing on 340B Drug Pricing ProgramHigher Outpatient Drug Spending At 340B Hospitals, According to New Analysis 
Source: Policy and Medicine - Category: American Health Authors: Source Type: blogs