[…] Most of us agree that we need to find a way to reduce overall healthcare spending, but we also need to make sure that we don’t compromise future healthcare outcomes in the process. While some of the issues mentioned in the study – such as the drop in routine blood tests for people with diabetes – are definitely concerning, we shouldn’t simply assume that a reduction in overall preventive care will automatically lead to poorer health in the future.
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The Value Of Preventive Care
[…] I found this article by Dr. Lucy Hornstein to be particularly interesting. Dr. Hornstein takes the view that preventive care does not save money in the long run, and wonders if the provision in the PPACA to provide preventive care to everyone – with no copays or deductibles – is a wise idea. The discussion is made even more interesting with a comment from Maggie Mahar (who was referenced in the article) noting that some preventive care is more worthwhile than others. […]
Free Preventive Care Is Not Really Free
[…] In Colorado, a similar law took effect last week, requiring health insurance companies to cover various preventive care at the level of the policy co-insurance. It will be interesting to see how this law impacts both premium and health in Colorado over the next few years. Will more people seek out preventive care? Will we be healthier as a result? Will our health insurance premiums increase even more than they already do? We’ll have to wait and see.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Product Enhancements
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has long been a major player in the Colorado health insurance market. Brokers and clients alike tend to feel comfortable with Anthem Blue Cross, due in large part to their stability and network size. Yesterday I met with our Anthem Blue Cross representatives, and discussed some of their product enhancements…. Read more about Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Product Enhancements