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  • Health Literacy
  • Information Science
  • Consumer Health Information

Background:

  • Libraries play a crucial role in bridging the health information gap.
  • Consumers face challenges accessing credible and understandable health insurance resources.
  • Librarians possess unique skills to curate and disseminate health information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore health insurance outreach strategies for libraries.
  • To provide a curated list of vetted health insurance information resources for consumers.
  • To empower librarians in guiding individuals to reliable health insurance information.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of health insurance outreach in libraries.
  • Systematic assessment of consumer health insurance information resources.
  • Analysis of resource applicability for library practice.

Main Results:

  • Identified key challenges in consumer access to health insurance information.
  • Compiled and evaluated a comprehensive list of consumer-friendly health insurance resources.
  • Detailed practical applications of resources for library programming and user support.

Conclusions:

  • Libraries are vital hubs for accessible and reliable health insurance information.
  • Librarians can effectively empower individuals to make informed health insurance decisions.
  • The curated resources support librarians in enhancing health literacy within their communities.