New Study Reveals Healthcare Providers Feeling Impact of Consumer Directed Healthcare

PR Newswire - Monday 10/20/2008

New Study Reveals Healthcare Providers Feeling Impact of Consumer Directed Healthcare

10/20/2008 CINCINNATI, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The past several years have shown a significant shift in the payment for healthcare services through higher co-pays and deductibles. This shift is creating challenges for healthcare providers as the financial burden of consumer (patient) debt falls to them, according to a research study funded by Fifth Third Bank. The Bank released a white paper today entitled "The Impact of Consumer Directed Healthcare on Providers." [Read rest of article here.....]

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