Insurers Prod Patients To Pick Doctor And Hospitals That Offer 'Value'

Opting for an insurer's network of high-performing doctors and hospitals may ease premiums and out-of-pocket costs. It's a relatively new approach that some providers criticize for focusing more on cost than quality. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/10/12/130510890/high-performance-high-value-health-plans?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Oct 12 2010, 09:06 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog