“In addition, Mr. Counihan said, the administration will require insurers to provide physician information in a format that software developers can use to create tools to help consumers find health plans in which their doctors participate. Consumer advocates like Robert M. Krughoff, the president of the Center for the Study of Services, also known as Consumers’ Checkbook, said such tools could be a boon to consumers.
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A few state-run exchanges are developing similar tools. Peter Nichol, the information technology director for the state insurance exchange in Connecticut, said it would add a “cost calculator” to its website this summer.”
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Pear, R. (2015). White House Moves to Fix 2 Key Consumer Complaints About Health Care Law | NewUSNews. Retrieved from http://newusnews.com/white-house-moves-to-fix-2-key-consumer-complaints-about-health-care-law/