Fact or Fiction: Four Healthcare Affordability Myths

This concise report offers valuable insights into the realities of healthcare affordability and provides actionable strategies to help payers support members more effectively. Key highlights include:

• Understanding costs: Discover why lack of upfront cost transparency can deter members from seeking necessary care and how greater clarity can change this.
• Finding affordable care: Learn about the often-overlooked lower-cost healthcare options available within different settings.
• In-network misconceptions: Uncover why staying in-network doesn’t always protect against high costs and how unexpected charges can occur.
• Support from health plans: Explore how health plans can actually assist in finding affordable care and simplifying the billing process.