Patient Perspectives on Health Insurance Design: A Mixed-Methods Analysis.

ABSTRACT: There remains a persistent lack of patient-centered evidence on insurance reform and real-world experiences of patients with chronic disease. This study gathered insights around insurance design from chronic disease beneficiaries. This mixed-methods analysis comprised an online survey and virtual focus group sessions (August to December 2023) involving US residents with chronic disease and health insurance. Patients' perspectives on insurance design were explored. Survey data were analyzed descriptively. Key themes were identified from focus group transcripts and direct observations. In total, 146 patients across 15 chronic diseases completed the survey; 29 then participated in focus groups. Although most beneficiaries were satisfied with their health plan, concerns centered on prescriptio

SUBMITTER: Doherty B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641685 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature