by Mark Ganz, Regence CEO
“Our health care system is a marvel, but for too many, it's broken ...together, we can fix it. Let's talk about how.”
In terms of science, technology and medical training, our health care system is unmatched. By all rights, it should also deliver unmatched value.
Yet, our health care system falters. Quality is uneven. Costs are spiraling out of control, which pushes people out of the system altogether. Meanwhile, we're using resources at a level that is simply unsustainable. The good news is that we can fix this - if we focus on the underlying causes.
Real change
To make real change, we must give health care consumers the tools they need to make informed decisions and determine the best value for themselves.
Think about how you make other important purchase decisions. You compare quality. You consider price. Ultimately, you purchase the service or product that offers the most value - the one with the right combination of quality and price.
Value-driven care
We should be able to make the same kind of value-driven decisions about our health care. That’s why Regence is committed to equipping our members with accurate, fair and easy-to-understand information about cost and quality.
Our belief is that informed consumers make better decisions. They’re more engaged with their physicians. And they make choices that recognize and reward value. In short, we believe that consumers themselves have the power to transform health care. Our job is to provide the tools and help so they can lead the way.