Healthcare Trends
BECOMING A HEALTH
When it comes to health care, we often forget that we are still consumers.
As a consumer, you have the right to know what things cost and understand what
you are paying for. You can control your health care decisions.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PREVENTIVE
Preventive care services, such as annual exams and immunizations, can help
identify changes you can make today to prevent illness in the future. These
services also help to detect conditions early, increasing the treatment options
and success rates. Plus, preventive care services are often covered by your
health plan at no cost to you.
DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES WITH YOU PHYSICIAN
Many times there are alternative procedures or methods to diagnose or treat
a particular condition. When you and your physician discuss the
alternatives available, you get a better understanding of possible advantages
and disadvantages of each procedure. This allows you to make informed
decisions based on the options that provide you with the greatest value.
ASK ABOUT PRICE
Before receiving care for non emergency services, be sure to ask if the service
is necessary and what the service costs. Understanding what different services
cost and how necessary those services may be to your heath, helps you make
better decisions and allows you to control your out of pocket expenditures.
UTILIZE RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR HEALTH
Many health plans now offer resources through their website or through
phone support. These help you determine whether you need to seek the
advice of a physician, a specialist, or treat the symptoms with
over-the-counter solutions. They also provide quality information
concerning particular hospitals and physicians.
ASK ABOUT SAVINGS OPTIONS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
You can often save money on prescription drugs by simply asking if generic or
over-the-counter options are available for the brand name that is being prescribed. Other savings options, such as pill splitting or mail order, may be available.
Ask your physician or pharmacist.
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