Plain language and video technology help simplify medical, insurance terminology for those struggling
Oct 1, 2008
By:Ed Rabinowitz
A recent study by the University of Connecticut indicates that the cost of low health literacy to the U.S. economy is as high as $238 billion annually. It's imperative that health plans and systems drive new efforts.
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Aug 1, 2008
By:Ed Rabinowitz
According to Deloitte's 2008 survey of healthcare consumers, two out of three consumers want to use their doctor's Web site to get information about health conditions or treatments; and 61% of consumers want tools that would provide personalized recommendations to improve their health. Roy Schoenberg, MD, CEO of American Well Systems, is well versed in healthcare consumers' growing interest in online tools. He invented the company's online health marketplace concept, which debuted in June.
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Jul 1, 2008
By:Ed Rabinowitz
According to results of Deloitte Consulting's 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers, nearly 80% of consumers want their physicians to provide online access to medical records and test results. Thus, the cry has gone out for physicians, providers and purchasers to respond quickly. In the travel and banking industries, data moves freely between applications—and that's the current challenge for the healthcare industry.
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