When it comes to selecting a doctor or hospital, patients would rather consult friends and family rather than online quality rankings, research finds. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, less than 15% of Americans rely on quality data to make decisions about health care services.
"Virtually no patients look at them," Dr. Bryan Liang , executive director of the Institute of Health Law Studies at California Western School of Law in San Diego, told
Broader digital efforts could boost access to necessary care, address rising costs and improve health outcomes for employees.
Employees look for alternative healthcare coverage in the wake of rising premiums, sparking concern over care gaps and group plan disruption.
A new Modern Health survey finds most workers fear AI-related layoffs, rising stress, and increased reliance on substances to cope with workplace pressure.
The objective is to have a clear view of baseline vs. current Rx trend, documented savings tied to interventions and a reconciliation check on guarantees and rebates.
Benefits, policies and leadership support create trusted environments that help women and businesses succeed.
Employees are struggling to figure out how income, savings, employee benefits and government programs like Medicaid fit together.
