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

Henry Kotula

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. And 53 percent received a bill that was higher than they expected.

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Five Healthcare Industry Changes to Watch in 2020

Henry Kotula

“Healthcare providers must follow suit to meet value expectations and deliver more consumer-friendly services or may risk losing market share to innovative new healthcare arrangements, such as direct primary care, which offer convenient and quality care with simplified medical billing,” Dexter says.