By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    benefits of using protein powder to build muscles
    Protein Powder for Muscle Mass: Everything You Need to Know
    December 12, 2021
    changes brought on by blockchain in healthcare
    Technology In The Healthcare Industry
    March 28, 2022
    What Does Core Body Temperature Say About Health?
    August 17, 2022
    Latest News
    Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
    May 16, 2025
    Learn how to Renew your Medical Card in West Virginia
    May 16, 2025
    Choosing the Right Supplement Manufacturer for Your Brand
    May 1, 2025
    Engineering Temporary Hospitals for Extreme Weather
    April 24, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    FDA Approves Diabetes Pill
    May 2, 2011
    Patient Gets Drunk on Hand Sanitizer
    June 20, 2011
    Cultivating Health Improvement
    July 20, 2011
    Latest News
    Building Smarter Care Teams: Aligning Roles, Structure, and Clinical Expertise
    May 18, 2025
    The Critical Role of Healthcare in Personal Injury Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide for Victims
    May 14, 2025
    The Backbone of Successful Trials: Clinical Data Management
    April 28, 2025
    Advancing Your Healthcare Career through Education and Specialization
    April 16, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Why do People in High Deductible Plans Seek Less Preventive Care?
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Business > Why do People in High Deductible Plans Seek Less Preventive Care?
Business

Why do People in High Deductible Plans Seek Less Preventive Care?

DavidEWilliams
Last updated: April 22, 2011 4:39 pm
DavidEWilliams
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

A notable finding from a RAND study How Do Consumer-Directed Health Plans Affect Vulnerable Populations? is that members in high deductible plans receive fewer preventive services, such as mammography, after switching from traditional plans. That seems odd at first blush since preventive services aren’t subject to the deductible.

A notable finding from a RAND study How Do Consumer-Directed Health Plans Affect Vulnerable Populations? is that members in high deductible plans receive fewer preventive services, such as mammography, after switching from traditional plans. That seems odd at first blush since preventive services aren’t subject to the deductible.

The authors suggest a couple of plausible reasons: members aren’t familiar with the rules (so may think preventive services aren’t covered) and some people may miss out on other appointments (that are subject to the deductible) where the preventive services might be suggested.

Those are reasonable explanation, which demonstrate real limitations of these plans. But I can think of a couple of other reasons:

More Read

medical billing
How Patient Experience Will Affect Medical Billing
Politics or Purpose: What’s Driving Your Hospital Marketing?
What Every Doctor & Administrator Should Know About a Physician’s Reputation:
10 Most Overhyped Health Products on the Market
Medication Non-Adherence: A $290 Billion Unnecessary Expenditure
  • Screening tests often lead to more expensive and invasive follow-up tests and treatments that may be subject to the deductible. So it’s not just that members are wrongly worried about the cost of the screening test. They may be rightly concerned about what comes next
  • High deductible plans get members thinking more keenly about the value of services received. They may apply their own judgments about the necessity of certain recommended preventive services. For example they may hew to the USPSTF’s recommendations on mammograms rather than the wider use that most plans will pay for

 


TAGGED:health care businessinsurance
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night? Here’s How Night Guards and TMJ Treatments Can Help
Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night? Here’s How Night Guards and TMJ Treatments Can Help
Dental health
May 21, 2025
The Secret To A Confident Smile: Top Tips For Better Teeth
The Secret To A Confident Smile: Top Tips For Better Teeth
Dental health
May 21, 2025
Clinical Expertise
Building Smarter Care Teams: Aligning Roles, Structure, and Clinical Expertise
Health care
May 18, 2025
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Health
May 15, 2025

You Might also Like

8 Things CFOs Must Know About Health Reform

August 29, 2014

Pre and Post Operative Nutritional Considerations…

June 19, 2011
NCQA Accreditation
BusinessFinanceHospital AdministrationPolicy & Law

Is NCQA Accreditation Right for You?

September 16, 2014

Can a Mandated Health Benefit Violate a Corporation’s Religious Freedom?

January 22, 2014
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?