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In U.S. Health Care, It’s Still the Prices, Stupid – But Transparency and Consumer Behavior Aren’t Working As Planned

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Bolstering consumers’ demand for knowing costs, Metova published results from a consumer survey this week , finding that over 80% of people would be more likely to visit a doctor or seek treatment if they could see their personal out-of-pocket costs on their smartphone. That workers highly value their health benefits is no surprise.

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Health Provider News

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Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass. Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

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TLC medical show features cases from Alabama hospital. Doctors: Pediatric COVID cases appear to be trending down. Local doctor suing Wellstar over racial discrimination; attorneys say it’s part of a bigger issue. Lawmaker: Revisions coming to Georgia mental health bill. Fairhope hospital captures worldwide attention.

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Health Provider News

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in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov. What it’s saying — and not saying When Saltzer Health closed, these 5 doctors’ patients needed care.

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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – February 25, 2022

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Florida bill extending COVID-19 liability protections for health workers on its way to Gov. New report shows Tampa Bay hospitals not following medical bill transparency law. Georgia House starts work on comprehensive mental health bill. Georgia Doctors and Public Health Officials Discuss Combating COVID-19.

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Gallup Reveals Americans’ Views on Industry Are the Lowest Since 2008 – Implications for Healthcare and Pharma

Health Populi

I show this market basket of the four sectors as health consumers look for services — say, vaccinations, primary care, over-the-counter medicines, health and wellness products, fitness and wearable technology — beyond doctors’ offices, hospitals, clinics, and health plans.

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Patients, Health Consumers, People, Citizens: Who Are We In America?

Health Populi

Article #3 in my deep dive here extends the second analysis into digital health information, next focusing on Americans’ use of quality information on doctors. In the article to which this assertion ties , Harris Meyer talks about the growing push for price regulation in the U.S.

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