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Consumers Don’t Know What They Don’t Know About Healthcare Costs

Health Populi

“Consumers are not disciplined about saving in general,” with saving for healthcare lagging behind other types of savings, Alegeus observes in the 2018 Alegeus Consumer Health & Financial Fluency Report. As patients continue to take on more financial responsibility for healthcare spending in the U.S.,

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Reduce Medical Costs by 5.3%: Active Member Engagement for Employers

HIT Consultant

These include the following: Can lower medical costs by 5.3% and reduce hospitalizations by 12.5%

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Can Community Hospitals Weather the Financial Storm? What’s Needed

HIT Consultant

Perhaps that’s why 55% of healthcare finance leaders say they will focus on improving the patient payment experience this year, according to an HFMA survey. Make sure the secure link takes patients directly to their bill, without the need to log into the patient’s account. Send the right communications at the right time.