Employee Benefit Advisor April 11, 2019
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar called on employers to do their part in driving down healthcare costs and helping employees better navigate the health system.
Though those are initiatives for the agency this year, Azar told HR and benefits leaders Thursday at the National Business Group on Health’s annual conference, “you can do your part, too.”
“In the last couple of decades, employers have taken the lead on adopting consumer-directed health plans with higher deductibles that should incentivize patients to choose care options with more competitive prices.”
It’s a positive step, he said, but only if employees have the tools to shop around.
“We believe there may be a role for employers to connect patients with providers or...
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