HFMA February 6, 2018
A MIDWESTERN HEALTH SYSTEM IS WORKING TOWARD ITS GOAL OF PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE AT A MANAGEABLE COST WITH A WEB-BASED PATIENT CARE PLATFORM.
Technological advancements have made care more convenient and accessible for patients, but new challenges such as the increasing popularity of high-deductible health plans have healthcare providers asking the same question they asked themselves years ago: How can we improve access, with the same quality (or better), and at a more affordable price?
As high-deductible plan participation rises, consumers are more aware of their out-of-pocket costs for care. Employers want to make sure that employees have affordable options. And health plans are recognizing that cost savings are accruing when members select online care, or mobile health, instead...