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J Kosterlitz

    National Journal
    |November 13, 1994
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    Healthcare laws lag behind market changes, prompting calls for new patient safeguards. However, employers and managed care groups fear increased coverage costs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health policy
    • Healthcare economics
    • Consumer protection law

    Background:

    • The healthcare marketplace is evolving rapidly.
    • Existing laws and regulations struggle to keep pace with these changes.
    • This creates potential vulnerabilities for patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the gap between healthcare market evolution and patient protection laws.
    • To explore the arguments for and against new patient safeguards.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of current healthcare legislation and market trends.
    • Review of consumer advocacy proposals.
    • Assessment of industry and employer concerns regarding cost implications.

    Main Results:

    • Marketplace dynamics have outpaced legislative and regulatory frameworks.
    • Consumer advocates are pushing for enhanced patient protections.
    • Employers and the managed care industry express concerns about potential cost increases.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a need to update laws and regulations to ensure adequate patient protection in the evolving healthcare landscape.
    • Balancing patient safeguards with concerns over coverage costs is a critical challenge.