Americans compare managed care, Medicare, and fee-for-service.
Are all health plans created equal? A recent survey of 1,000 adults queried Americans about their experiences with managed care, the Medicare program, and traditional fee-for-service medicine. Most Americans said they generally are content with their arrangements, but Medicare patients reported the highest level of satisfaction. Managed care consumers said they are generally pleased with their care, but they reported some problems with their specialist care. Overall most Americans are not looking for a completely new health care system.
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