Safety Net Hospitals May Suffer From Patient Experience Ratings

Design Benefit Plans was founded on the premise that not only are health insurance needs different for different people, but also that these needs are driven by other factors.

Irving, TX (prHWY.com) August 1, 2012 - Irving, Texas - Patient experience ratings could exacerbate the financial troubles of safety net hospitals when Medicare begins adjusting payments to hospitals in October based in large part on this rating system. 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.

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.

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 insurance for pre existing conditions. 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. Fortunately, companies like Design Benefit Plans provide insurance for pre existing conditions for people in every income bracket.

Design Benefit Plans works with carriers that offer the Beechstreet or Multiplan Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network, which is the largest in America. Those who use providers in the PPO network receive repricing off their normal fees and typically receive a 40% to 60% discount on their rates.

With the many different types of insurance for pre existing conditions available through Design Benefit Plans, 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.DesignBenefitPlans.com.

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