Uh, that’s the point: “According to the survey, more than 70 percent of those enrolled in consumer-driven programs said their plans made them consider costs when deciding to see a doctor or fill a prescription compared with fewer than 40 percent of those enrolled in traditional plans, which had lower deductibles.”
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