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Why health care costs are making consumers more afraid of medical bills than an actual illness

Henry Kotula

Also, the study found most people who are delaying or skipping care actually have health insurance. Some 86 percent of those surveyed said they’re covered either through their employer, have insurance they purchased directly, or through government programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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Five Healthcare Industry Changes to Watch in 2020

Henry Kotula

The Trump Administration supports increased use of Medicare Advantage and expanding consumer choices. The average number of plans a beneficiary has access to this year will be 28, up by a whopping 50% from 2017. Plan options will reach a record high this year and create an unprecedented amount of choices for this population.