Direct and indirect costs of care influence patients' health choices and the ability to
implement those choices. Despite the significant impact of care costs on patients' health and …

This article uses the systematic scoping review method to summarize literature at the
interface of behavioral economics and health insurance. We aim to offer policymakers of …

Making good health insurance decisions is important for health outcomes and longevity, but
consumers' errors are well documented. The authors examine whether targeted choice …

The introduction of health insurance Marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act has been
associated with growth of restricted provider networks. The value of this plan design …

In most health insurance markets in the United States, consumers have substantial choice
about their health insurance plan. However additional choice is not an unmixed blessing as …

Featured Application The health insurance choice literature has found that financial
considerations, such as premiums, deductible, and maximum out-of-pocket spending caps …

Introduction: Since the Affordable Care Act was passed, more than 12 million individuals
have enrolled in the health insurance marketplace. Without support, many struggle to make …

Abstract Objective The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has allowed
millions of Americans to obtain coverage. However, many, especially minorities, remain …

Background For consumers without access to employer-sponsored or public insurance,
health plan choices in the non-group (individual) insurance market that do not meet …

The Affordable Care Act aimed to increase use of preventive services by eliminating cost-
sharing to consumers. However, patients may be unaware of this benefit or they may not …