Consumer Driven Health Care

In 2010, 5 percent of the U.S. population was enrolled in a consumer-driven health plan, representing 5.7 million adults with private insurance, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. That's up from 4 percent in 2009.

Retirees still require a large savings to cover out-of-pocket health expenses in retirement, despite the reduced retirement health costs the new health reform law brings, according to a nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute report.

In 2011, devices including smart phones and tablet computers are expected to help to drive consumer-driven health care, as people can monitor their health and prevent illnesses, according to a new Ovum report.

Last week, opposition resonated from a number of groups that want Congress to change the new federal law, and allow over-the-counter drugs to be purchased with money from flexible spending accounts.

The U.S. stands out for the most negative insurance-related experiences, according to the report.

people with consumer-driven health plans and high-deductible health plans are more likely than those with traditional coverage to think the new law will affect them personally