If you follow the trends in the sectors of 'health insurance and health, the news is 
not always positive - the contribution rate increases, health care costs are soaring, and businesses make major decisions about the supply and coverage maintenance
But here's a silver lining -. a case study reported by Kaiser Health News (KHN) highlights successful payment reform Affordable Care Act. The case study shows how - at least in one case - education and incentivizing doctors to take a more holistic approach to medicine can have a significant impact
the case study
as reported by Jay Hancock in a recent article KHN, Baptist health system in San Antonio is an example of how a more holistic approach to medicine can provide increased success patients and cost savings.
as part of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), the hospital group has worked with Medicare to take over the entire knee and hip process rather than only handle what happened in their establishment as they had done in the past.
according to Hancock, "So Medicare reduces the average amount it pays for everything that the 3 percent of care, which gives Baptist a lump sum for each patient obtain the procedures. If the system and orthopedic surgeons costs below this reduced price, they could keep the difference and share in place as long as the quality did not suffer. If the costs have increased, Baptiste was on the hook. "
The results
The results of a more comprehensive approach was simple, effective and profound.
- The doctors were trained on finances and were incentive to reduce costs. Now, doctors have a stake in the financial statements. the result? They have become more knowledgeable and "discerning buyers."
- because of the doctor's attention to costs the metal hip and knee replacement reduced supplier costs to stay competitive.
- in addition, doctors were less likely to unnecessarily recommend physical therapy, home visits nurses and temporary nursing stays home after surgery. - encompassing almost half related medical expenses
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Conclusion
An important reason for rising medical costs in our country is that doctors and patients alike away from the true cost of medical procedures. As a result, doctors and patients do not behave like informed consumers. As a case study this, the simple fact of Education and incentivizing doctors to adopt a holistic approach to medicine can work to increase the success of patients and reduce overall costs.
I think this idea of education, consumerization, and holistic reasoning can be applied to employee health benefits as well. What do you think? What are your takeaway? Leave a comment or question below.
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