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Health Care Provider
Access
A task force studying access to preferred provider, point of service,
and open panel health care plans released its final report on April
3, 2000. The task force was charged with presenting its findings to
the Governor and leadership of the Ohio General Assembly. As expected,
the report includes no recommendation about the need for future public
policy initiatives, leaving such decisions to lawmakers.
A number of studies detailing the type of health plans provided by employers,
including a study done by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, are included
in the report. In the Ohio Chamber's survey 94% of respondents said
they provide health care coverage for their employees. Of those providing
coverage, 86% indicate the type of plan they provide includes an option
that allows employees to visit physicians outside of the network.
The Chamber and other employer groups maintain the market is and will
continue to be responsive to consumer health plan demands. A point of
service mandate, whether on employers or health plans, would impede
the ability of employers to keep the cost of health care benefits at
an affordable level and jeopardize employees' access to quality health
care.
If you have questions about this report or other health care issues,
the Chamber at (800) 622-1893.
Task Force On Provider Access -
Final Report
Consumer access to open
panel plans
Costs associated with
open panel plans
Obstacles to accessing
open panel plans
Impact of open panel
plans on health care cost and quality
Conclusion
Task Force Members
Supplemental comments from task
force member, Jack Koester
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