SPOTLIGHT: CDHPs to boost need for IT

to boost need for IT
The nationwide push for health savings accounts and consumer directed plans will lead to an almost immediate need for technology that lets consumers manage their health spending and gives them access to accurate healthcare information, argues Damon Darlin in The New York Times. Intuit has already launched Medical Expense Manager, and services like WebMD and US News and World Report provide detailed information for consumers, but such applications barely scratch the surface. Expect more activity in this sector, particularly by insurers like Aetna, which senses an opportunity to get more involved in the customer decision-making process. Article

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