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CDHPs Can Cut Medical Inflation By Half, New Survey Finds

Inflation is half as high among consumer-driven health plans as it is among HMO and PPO plans, according to a recent study of more than 430,000 CIGNA members.

The two-year study suggests that medical costs were much lower for CDHP members (as compared with HMO and PPO participants), while use of preventive care increased for CDHP members. Out-of-pocket costs and use of best practices remained constant. CDHP users continued to receive recommended care at similar compliance rates as traditional plan members, and their medication compliance improved, the study indicates.

Article can be read in its entirety at Employee Benefits News.

posted by Mike @ 8:55 AM