Patient Experience Ratings Could Harm Safety Net Hospitals 1

Custom HealthCare, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, which has been offering insurance services to individuals and businesses since 1973.

Richmond, CA (prHWY.com) August 1, 2012 - Richmond, Virginia - Safety net hospitals are bracing themselves for October, when Medicare will begin adjusting payments to hospitals based partly on patient experience ratings. Unfortunately, safety net hospitals have historically received lower marks from patients than standard hospitals are given, according to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Furthermore, the gap between ratings for the two types of hospitals has widened over the course of the four years that hospitals have had to publicly report their survey results.

Safety net hospitals have proven a vital health care resource for those who are struggling financially, as the poor make up the vast majority of their patient base. A decrease in funding for safety net hospitals could have a serious impact on those in the low income/poverty brackets who have not been able to obtain affordable Virginia insurance. Provided the recent decision in favor of the health care reform law is not overturned, nearly every United States resident will be required to have, at minimum, basic health insurance coverage by 2014. Fortunately, companies like Custom HealthCare provide affordable Virginia insurance for people in every income bracket.

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* Individual Health Insurance
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With the many different types of affordable Virginia insurance available through Custom HealthCare, it is helpful to work with a licensed agent when selecting a plan in order to find the coverage that is most suitable for your budget and medical needs. To get started, obtain free quotes via the quote engine at www.ChooseCHC.com.

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Custom HealthCare, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, which has been offering insurance services to individuals and businesses since 1973. Custom HealthCare, Inc. provides a variety of insurance products from top rated carriers to Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia residents. The agency provides information on different insurance carriers and plans, including free quotes, via its website, www.ChooseCHC.com.

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Richmond, VA 23238
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