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Thursday, November 30, 2006

Health Plan Not So Popular, Says Survey


People in a new kind of health plan that makes consumers pay for a bigger share of their care appear to be more cost-conscious than those in traditional plans, but half say they would switch if they had the chance, according to a survey released yesterday. (Washington Post, Thursday)

Incentives work, but it’s easier when someone else pays.

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Medical Technology and the State by Gary M. Pecquet