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Posting date: April 21, 2004 Copyright © 2004 by Project HOPE
Employers Contradictory Views About Consumer-Driven Health Care: Results From A National Survey
1 Jon Gabel is vice president, Health Systems Studies, at the Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) in Washington, D.C.
*Corresponding author.
Based on a random national sample of 1,856 employers, this paper examines employers knowledge, perceptions, and present and future plan offerings for consumer-driven health care plans. Employers of all sizes are more familiar with consumer-driven health care than with organizations that promote quality of care. Many employers remain skeptical about its ability to control costs and improve quality, while a majority believe that health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are likely to attract healthier workers. Interest in HRAs is greatest among the largest U.S. employers. The percentage of covered workers who can choose an HRA plan should grow dramatically during the next two years. Key Words: Business Of Health, Consumer Issues, Insurance - Employer-Based System, Managed Care, Managed Care - Consumers, Managed Competition
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