BC Advantage - 2021 Issue 9

Fixes for Healthcare: PART TWO

In my last article, I outlined four ideas that could help streamline our complex healthcare system. To recap, they were:Implement a National Fee Schedule with geographical adjustments.Streamline Provider Enrollment; if a provider is in Medicare, they are included in all payers' panels.Eliminate State Licensure; establish a National License Board.Price Transparency needs to be easy to navigate and easy to understand before services are rendered.Now, I would like to make some additional recommendations to help lower costs, bring further efficiencies to the system, and reduce administrative burdens.First, third-party payers should take on the responsibility of...

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