Consumerism in Health Care

Consumerism in Health Care: "

* Consumerism in health care is based on the idea that individuals should have greater control over decisions affecting their health care.
* A number of innovative products and plans are advancing the consumerism trend. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are savings vehicles generally paired with High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs).
* Consumer-directed health care is a common-sense approach for addressing two of the most vexing challenges in our health care system: controlling costs and improving access to affordable, high-quality care."