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The Social Determinants of Prescription Drugs – A View From CoverMyMeds

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The reality even before the coronavirus crisis emerged in early 2020 was that U.S. One basic pillar of prescription drug access is health care insurance; CoverMyMeds points out that unemployment claims hit record (high) levels in 2020, with millions having lost health coverage.

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In the U.S., Patients Consider Costs and Insurance Essential to Their Overall Health Experience

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When evaluating health care options, consumers said the most important factor weighting into their choice was insurance, cited by 84% of patients; another 75% of people said the health system’s reputation was the most important factor, following by 69% citing location, and 66% each noting cost and the reputation of the doctor.

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More U.S. Patients Scheduling Doctors? Appointments, Welcoming Telehealth Into Their Visit-Mix

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By May 14th, 2020, one-half of consumers in the U.S. expected they would schedule a medical appointment in the next two months. “As This post summarizes the study results published as of 21st May 2020, assessing eight weeks of health consumers’ behaviors and perceptions during two months in the COVID-19 era.

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

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I asked her to meet with me to discuss her professional news update: being appointed Parexel’s first Patient Ambassador. In 2018, Stacy launched her website, began blogging, and got social media traction when HIMSS appointed her a digital influencer.

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What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?

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Americans who have commercial health insurance (say, through an employer or union) are rarely thought to face barriers to receiving health care — in particular, primary care, that front line provider and on-ramp to the health care system. visits per 100 member-years.

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Physicians Practicing in the Age of COVID-19: Lower Incomes, More Telehealth

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The Physicians Foundation surveyed 3,513 physicians in July 2020 on their perspectives on COVID-19 and how the pandemic has impacted practices and patients. consumers, conducted in August 2020. Two-thirds of doctors are also concerned about closure of practices due to COVID-19 causing great harm to patients.

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The Latest KFF Poll on Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance Speaks Volumes About Patients’ Administrative Burden

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People love being health-insured, but their negative experiences with health plans create serious burdens on patients-as-consumers. The 2023 Kaiser Family Foundation Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance updates our understanding of and empathy for insured peoples’ Patient Administrative Burdens (PAB).