We should be making greater improvement in every state. We don’t have standardized measures bc of the state-to-state variations. Every patient should have access to quality care. That’s sadly not the case. #AffordHC18
A2: If we consider an environment where all patients have access to good health, we must first put measurements and accountable practices in place. If we can’t measure it, we won’t improve. #AffordHC18
Thank you for the informative chat about price #transparency in #healthcare. Many thanks to our hosts @HealthDoers, @IHAConvene and @WearTheCost - will be following everyone to stay informed of collective progress. #community #AffordHC18 #hcldr
Q4: All in all, #transparency is key to improvement. Hats off to @HealthDoers @IHAConvene and @WearTheCost for providing tools that inform #patients, plans and orgs. More Please! #AffordHC18
A4: If you’re insured, a good place to start your research is your health plan. The big national insurers offer pricing tools to their customers, which the companies are continuing to enhance. #AffordHC18 @IHAConvene
Q4: More performance initiatives. #AffordHC18 #P4P
Q4: Standards of care, quality and cost. This is what we need in order to bring equal VALUE to everyone involved. Its a sad commentary that we cannot agree on #quality across geographical areas. #AffordHC18
As a #Cancer survivor, its difficult for my daughter. TN is an "opt out" state. #TennCare is a mess. Its extremely difficult for her to find the quality care s he needs / deserves wi the limits imposed. #AffordHC18
Q3: It is sometimes difficult to "shop" for care, esp. when #Medicaid or government assistance is added. its a "nice to have" not an "option". This is wrong. #AffordHC18 #transparency #weallneedqualitycare
Q2: I like this information from @IHAConvene "Where you live determines what you pay for healthcare" https://atlas.iha.org/story/comvar #AffordHC18
A2. RT @IHAConvene To optimize value instead of simply minimize costs, #healthcare #consumers need information on the QUALITY of care. #AffordHC18 #transparency #cost
A2: Healthcare #consumers need information on the QUALITY of care. #Performance measures, variations in care based on geography, access, annd #SDOH. #AffordHC18
A2: I agree that #patients should compare the performance of their #health plans & medical groups. #Transparent Cost & Quality indexes like the Atlas from @IHAConvene, offers insight into the cost composition so one can follow the dollars. #AffordHC18
A2: I like the concept behind @wearthecost. Its eye opening so people take notice. However, #patients in the throes of a medical emergency don’t have time to price shop. It’s reactive vs. proactive care. #AffordHC18
A2: I use “big box” electronics when shopping for a TV. In HC, unlike electronics, I prioritize the #human factor. #AffordHC18
I’ve used the @GoodRx app to compare #eRX cost. Yet w/ HC quality, we don’t know what we don’t know. It's important to have reference points, like the Cost & Quality Atlas @IHAConvene, which notes variations across the state for HC services. https://atlas.iha.org/ #AffordHC18
Hi Im Linda. Tuning in from Nashville. A passionate advocate for price transparency, cost and quality. #AffordHC18
