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CDHP Critics Want Plan Designs To Benefit The Average Patient

Is health care consumerism really driven by consumers? Some policy analysts believe the answer is no, arguing that Americans primarily want affordable health care.

Speaking at the National Consumer-Driven Healthcare Summit on Thursday, Sara Collins, assistant vice president at the Commonwealth Fund, told attendees that the No. 1 health care concern for consumers is cost. Patients are especially concerned about whether they are protected from catastrophic events and whether they can get preventive care.

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posted by Mike @ 8:25 AM