Helping individuals obtain health coverage under the ACA.
Hospitals should consider adopting eight strategies for helping individuals obtain health coverage: Design enrollment procedures and practices that are transparent, consistent, and supported by effective tools. Determine optimal levels of staffing and support for eligibility and enrollment functions. Educate patients on health coverage options. Position trained staff at critical access points. Use innovative strategies to reach vulnerable populations. Partner with key external stakeholders. Partner with service vendors. Assess the new environment.
California Hospital Association, Sacramento, Calif., USA. amcleod@calhospital.org
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D002140:California; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D006379:Helping Behavior; D019458:Insurance Coverage / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D058991:Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act