Consumer-Directed Health Plans Continue to Save Millions for Employers

“HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 9^th annual (NYSE: AET) Aetna HealthFund® study shows that employers that replace their traditional health benefits plans with Aetna HealthFund consumer-directed plans saved nearly $350 per member per year.”
“Members with Aetna HealthFund plans spent less on most types of health care services, including specialist doctor’s visits, emergency room visits and total pharmacy costs. Despite lower overall health care costs, members with Aetna HealthFund plans received routine preventive care from their primary care doctors 11 percent more than members with traditional Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Aetna HealthFund members also had higher rates of screenings for cervical cancer (nearly seven percent higher), colorectal cancer (eight percent), and prostate cancer (10 percent), as well as mammograms (six percent) and immunizations (three percent).”