health consumerism

by Lenore Howe, Director

Take the First Step Toward Managing YOUR Health

The U.S. health care system is going through a difficult transition. As the American population ages and requires more from the system, traditional payers (insurers) are backing away from the high cost of treatment. In many cases, individuals and families are left without coverage or are required to make choices about pursuing treatments not covered by their insurers. Chronic diseases are increasingly common and their management requires more active participation by consumers than ever before. If people are going to be successful in this environment, they must take more responsibility for their care whether they are ready to or not. Reading the articles in our Health Consumerism Center is the first step for many.

Seek Wellness at the Health Consumerism Center

Consumer empowerment means that people take charge of their health by maintaining wellness, practicing prevention and learning all they can about the health care system. It means they do their homework, make better decisions, and ask to be treated as full partners in their own care.