Health Populi

JULY 28, 2019

Data illustrating that “paradox” is shown in the second chart: while 78% percent of patients told Maestro Health their health care experience is positive, 69% feel they lack control over their patient journey. Quality health care in America is too expensive, 79% of consumers said.

Telehealth 223

Telehealth Medical Billing Health Policy Digital Health 223

Health Populi

DECEMBER 11, 2019

I’ve looked forward to reviewing this annual report for the past few years, and always learn something new from PwC’s team of researchers who reach out to experts spanning the industry. Top of these obstacles to digital Nirvana is ensuring cybersecurity and privacy, the top barrier for each of the three industry segments polled.

Life Science 194

Life Science Medical Billing Health Data Primary Care 194

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

While customer satisfaction with health insurance plans slightly increased between 2018 and 2019, patient satisfaction with hospitals fell in all three settings where care is delivered — inpatient, outpatient, and the emergency room, according to the 2018-2019 ACSI Finance, Insurance and Health Care Report.

Primary Care 170

Primary Care Medical Billing Patient Experience Health Policy 170

Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2019

“Patients as Consumers” is the theme of the Health Affairs issue for March 2019. most visibly for prescription drugs , and increasingly for other line items in the medical bill like nursing home care, hospital care, and physician services.

Digital Health 256

Digital Health Health Policy Medical Billing Interoperability 256

Health Populi

AUGUST 9, 2018

That is, if those patients-as-health-consumers can vote with their feet and pocketbook. As the patient is increasingly the payor, the financial experience is embedded into the patient experience, too. The Bureau of Labor Statistics told us last month that wage increases that have been paid to U.S.

Medical Billing 168

Medical Billing Patient Experience Health Policy 168

Henry Kotula

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Industry experts expect significant changes to shake up the healthcare landscape in the next few years, which will affect both health insurers and providers. Consolidation will continue industry wide. Some ways to do this are to offer better patient portals, expanded hours, improved access, and clear procedure pricing.

Primary Care 41

Primary Care Telehealth Patient Experience HIPAA 41

Health Populi

APRIL 4, 2022

About 3 in 5 people worry about unexpected medical bills, followed by one-half concerned about their home’s utility bills and grocery store spending. Other worrisome health care cost items follow down the line, including: 45% of U.S. The cost of filling up a car’s gas tank ranked first among U.S.

Medical Billing 182

Medical Billing Mental health Medicare Patient Experience 182

Health Populi

MAY 10, 2018

One-third of people with individual health insurance coverage told the Fund their healthcare has become harder to afford over the past 12 months. This bar chart shows that 50% of working-age adults would not have sufficient funds to pay an unexpected $1,000 medical bill within 30 days.

Medical Billing 180

Medical Billing Patient Experience Health Policy 180