Promotes the development of health plans that give consumers better value for their money. In the current system, doctors and hospitals get paid extra for each service they perform. Under reform, health plans become accountable for both quality and price. Improves information about quality of care. The program calls for regular monitoring of access, consumer satisfaction and the appropriateness and effectiveness of care.
Consumers receive annual performance reports on health plans.
The Health Security plan also expands research related to the effectiveness of medical treatments and courses of care, fosters the development of practice guidelines and provides other information to help doctors, nurses and other professionals deliver more effective care. Creates standard reimbursement forms and requirements that simplify the business side of health care. With some 1,200 different payers of health costs, hospitals, clinics and doctors contend with thousands of forms, conflicting regulations and inspections by a variety of federal, state, local and private agencies. The plan creates standard reimbursement rules and inspection procedures that streamline the system, reducing administrative overhead for providers. Lowers administrative costs for small groups and individuals as firms with fewer than 5,000 employees and the self employed join alliances, consolidating administration and purchasing tasks.