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At the same time, 64% say they could not afford to pay out their full annual deductible if hospitalized for treatment of the coronavirus.
The increasing size of healthcare deal values stemmed primarily from large buyouts, as the average deal size rose roughly 25%.
After monitoring the situation for weeks, CEO Hal Wolf says the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition will not proceed as hoped, given the health risks posed to attendees.
Proposed surprise medical bill legislation has coincided with a significant number of insurance contract terminations.
Between 2014 and 2018, per-person yearly spending, for those with employer-sponsored insurance, climbed 18.4%.
The outbreak could also ultimately increase demand for hospital services, medical products and devices as well as certain drugs.
Data from an Aetna International survey also suggest that employers and convenient digital tools could play a role in connecting these potential patients to care.
A majority of employers, meanwhile, said they are viewing workforce digital health offerings as a worthwhile investment, according to a new Mercer Marsh Benefits, Mercer and Oliver Wyman report.
HCSC also plans to add about 1,000 new jobs this year, primarily in customer and provider service, technology and digital capabilities.