BC Advantage - 2017 Issue 6

Are Doctors Talking About Patient Financial Responsibility?

Most patients--or their parents--worry about the cost of care.In an ideal world, finances wouldn’t be a problem, and physicians would be free to provide the best care possible without regard for cost-per-service charges, preventive care, testing and supply costs, or insurance payouts. Unfortunately, we live in a reality where patient responsibility is a key concern as well as a potential challenge for many patients and their families.Despite that, the costs associated with healthcare-even those directly affecting patient responsibility-remain largely a mystery to the majority of consumers.According to one article, a 2016 Public Agenda survey revealed...

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