Who Knew? Patients Share Of Health Spending Is Shrinking by Jay Hancock. Kaiser Health News. January 13, 2013.
While this trend is not likely to continue with the growing prevalence of high-deductable plans, the present decline has continued since 2000. Among the reasons for the decline cited in this article are shifts from brand name to generic drugs, availability of more information to shop and compare costs and quality, and avoiding the doctor during the economic downturn. Changes could come in 2014 with the health act requires the purchase of insurance or pay a penalty.
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