Patient Engagement
More than half of those surveyed said they had a serious problem paying a medical bill of any kind, and prescription drugs posed hardships as well.
Five plans scored highest with Northeast and Midwest dominating as areas with the highest rated plans.
Jay Spitulnik, associate director of the health informatics graduate program at Northeastern University, discusses why clinical IT professionals must become more attuned to the needs of patients.
While 88% of patients said they were satisfied with their care, only half said their doctors and other care providers did a "good" or "excellent" job of using an age-friendly approach.
A robust web presence and offerings like online scheduling and telehealth are imperatives for health systems looking to stay relevant.
More than 85% don't know the basic benefits that health insurance plans must cover under the Affordable Care Act, a rise from previous years.
Patients who self-identified as black were 9% less likely to be admitted to specialized cardiac care units.
Discussing benefits and risks of low-value diagnostic testing via head CT scan with patients can reduce the prevalence of such testing.
There are challenges to overcome in the latest attempt to transform healthcare in the UK, says Dr. Phil Moore, deputy clinical chair at the NHS Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group.
While optional Medicare for All is popular among voters, many are wary of breaking from the traditional private insurance system.