New HCFO Grant Announced

Title: Study of the Effects of High-Deductible Health Plans on Families with Chronic Conditions
Grantee Institution: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc.
Principal Investigator: Alison Galbraith, M.D.
Grant Period: February 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009
Paragraph Summary:
This project will analyze the impact of high-deductible health plans on families who do not have a choice in health plans. The researchers will examine the effect of high deductibles on family health care decision making strategies, unmet health care needs, and the financial burden for families relative to that of traditional plans. They will also explore whether one family member’s health or resource use influences that of other family members, particularly when one member has a chronic condition. The objective of the project is to inform policymakers about the potential advantages and disadvantages of high-deductible plans for families dealing with chronic conditions, especially when they have no choice in health plans.

 
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