MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online' source. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:27:14 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334092&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FFor%2BYour%2BBenefit%2FDoomed-single-payer-bill-reappears-in-California%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659986%3Fref%3D25 Just as national health reform fervor began to wane in Washington in recent weeks, California's state senate approved a bill to create a $200 billion, single-payer, government-run state health system. Ugh. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334092 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334111&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FHealth%252FDisease%2BStrategy%2FShared-medical-appointments-offer-chronic-care-for%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659991%3Fref%3D25 The need to improve the accessibility and efficiency of healthcare has more providers adopting the emerging shared medical appointment model. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334111 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334110&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FLocking-down-privacy%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659998%3Fref%3D25 Deborah Peel, MD, knows patient data can be protected as well as leveraged for analytical research, but the infrastructure must be redesigned for granular control (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334110 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334109&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FCalfornia-HMOs-must-provide-care-within-10-days-un%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659999%3Fref%3D25 Timely access to treatment for HMO patients in California has been a long time in coming as HMOs, physicians, hospitals, and consumer groups battled it out. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334109 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334108&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FPrevention-offers-value%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659995%3Fref%3D25 It's intuitive that preventing a problem from happening is preferable to fixing it after the fact. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334108 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334107&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FExclusives%2FComputational-disease-state-modeling-adds-value%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F660164%3Fref%3D25 Our current system puts private, third-party payers in a key position, because they provide the financial incentives that drive behavior through a large portion of the healthcare system. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334107 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334106&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FEmployers-have-difficulty-measuring-impact-of-well%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659990%3Fref%3D25 Employee wellness programs are becoming a mainstream perk at many larger companies, but whether they're worth the time and effort depends on whom you ask. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334106 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334105&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FLetter%2Bof%2Bthe%2BLaw%2FMeaningful-use-will-drive-payers-EHR-integration%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659996%3Fref%3D25 Providers that have not adopted EHRs that meet the meaningful use standards of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act by 2015 face a significant decrease in Medicare reimbursement. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334105 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334104&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FGovernment-will-pay-larger-slice-of-the-pie%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659992%3Fref%3D25 Public spending is projected to total more than $1.2 trillion in 2010 and to account for slightly more than 50% of all national health expenditures in 2011. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334104 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334103&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FQuality%2BStrategy%2FAccountable-care-organizations-could-save-Medicare%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F660000%3Fref%3D25 In the alphabet soup of healthcare, nothing's garnering greater attention these days than accountable care organizations. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334103 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334102&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FExclusives%2FWorklife-programs-can-assist-caregivers%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659989%3Fref%3D25 As the baby boom generation ages, more and more employees are taking on a second job as caregivers to elderly parents or chronically ill relatives. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334102 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334101&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FAnthem-attributes-premium-hikes-to-medical-costs-i%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659997%3Fref%3D25 Anthem Blue Cross says that rising healthcare costs in a challenging economy necessitate higher premiums. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334101 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334100&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FPolicy%2B%2526%2BRegulation%2FFunding-helps-accelerate-adoption-of-health-IT%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659994%3Fref%3D25 The inability of the nation's fragmented health IT systems to communicate with one another has made the task of leveraging data extremely difficult, as have concerns about patient privacy and protecting personal health information. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334100 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334099&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FInsurers-price-plans-conservatively-based-on-risky%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659985%3Fref%3D25 Costs for the most popular types of healthcare coverage are projected to increase at double-digit rates for 2010. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334099 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334098&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FMember%2Bservice%2FPlans-tread-lightly-when-sharing-utilization-crite%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659987%3Fref%3D25 There are pros and cons of posting UM criteria online. Information can be helpful, but it can also open up a can of worms. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334098 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334097&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FManaged%2BCare%2BOutlook%2FIT-backbone-will-enable-care-in-ways-not-yet-imagi%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659988%3Fref%3D25 Health IT will enable a sweeping transformation. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334097 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334096&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FExclusives%2FBuild-a-roadmap-for-meaningful-use%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F660001%3Fref%3D25 Whether your organization has health information technologies (HIT) in place today or preparations for meaningful use are just beginning, the time is now to understand your environment, locate where patient information exists today and prioritize your needs. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334096 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334095&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FMen-fare-better-in-CVD-treatment%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659984%3Fref%3D25 Cardiovascular disease is the greatest health threat to women in the United States. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334095 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334094&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FTechnology%2BStrategy%2FHealth-IT-data-sharing-standards-have-implications%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659983%3Fref%3D25 Heterogenity is a huge hurdle for healthcare organizations that hope to capitalize on the wealth of data they possess. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334094 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334093&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FMichigan-BOOST-program-aims-to-improve-discharge-t%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F659993%3Fref%3D25 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 15 hospitals will embark on a statewide project in May to cut the millions of dollars spent on preventable hospital readmissions. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334093 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3334093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297504&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FTake-steps-to-prepare-for-insurance-exchanges%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F658070%3Fref%3D25 Insurance exchanges will not exist in a vacuum; they will touch every part of the healthcare system and require substantial changes to the way payers do business. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297504 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:19:22 +0100 3297504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297503&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FP4P%2FPayment-reform-redefines-provider-performance-mana%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F658071%3Fref%3D25 A health plan's approach to provider reimbursement is rooted in the need to move from traditional fee-for-service models to a payment model that accounts for providers adhering to best practices. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297503 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3297503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297505&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2F2009-Circulation-Statement%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F658162%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297505 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3297505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290154&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2F2010-Rate-Card%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F658007%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290154 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3290154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290155&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2F2010-Media-Kit%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F658008%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290155 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3290155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3278938&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FTest%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F657356%3Fref%3D25 - (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3278938 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3278938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3268979&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FUnitedHealthcare-completes-acquisition-of-Health-N%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F656284%3Fref%3D25 UnitedHealthcare has completed the acquisition of the Northeast's licensed subsidiaries of Health Net and has obtained rights to renew Health Net's membership in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3268979 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3268979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3268984&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2F2010-Media-Kit%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F657042%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3268984 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3268984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3268983&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FDebate-continues-over-how-to-present-medical-recor%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F656282%3Fref%3D25 As patient access to electronic medical records takes shape, many questions remain. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3268983 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3268983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3268982&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FCIGNA-International-to-offer-individual-private-me%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F656279%3Fref%3D25 CIGNA International will develop and offer individual private medical insurance (PMI) for citizens in countries outside the United States as well as to individual expatriates and high net worth individuals. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3268982 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3268982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3268981&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FStudy-of-lung-cancer-patients-shows-on-pathway-tre%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F656276%3Fref%3D25 A study recently conducted by US Oncology and Aetna found that evidence-based care for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) resulted in an average cost savings of 35% over 12 months while demonstrating equivalent health outcomes. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3268981 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3268981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3268980&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2F2010-Rate-Card%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F657044%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3268980 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3268980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219392&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FSqueeze-out-waste%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653762%3Fref%3D25 Everyone assumes the waste is caused by payers—think again! Administration might cost a few bucks, but it provides downstream benefits. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219392 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219391&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FKaiser-questions-complexity-of-drug-safety-program%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653770%3Fref%3D25 Kasier Permanente is concerned that its physicians will be cut out of FDA programs (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219391 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219390&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FFor%2BYour%2BBenefit%2FNo-shows-at-public-hearing-not-making-any-friends%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653771%3Fref%3D25 Here's a case where the payers were willing to talk, but the hospitals weren't (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219390 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219389&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FLetter%2Bof%2Bthe%2BLaw%2FExtended-COBRA-subsidy-could-be-extended-again%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653760%3Fref%3D25 Plan administrators must provide notice of new COBRA extension to all eligible individuals (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219389 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219388&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FMedical-homes-in-practice%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653763%3Fref%3D25 A panel of experts offers insight into experiences and future promise for the patient-centered medical home model (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219388 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219387&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FPolicy%2B%2526%2BRegulation%2FCongress-still-wrestling-with-cost-control%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653767%3Fref%3D25 Policymakers have a poor record in cutting Medicare spending, even when the spending growth is down overall (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219387 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219386&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FHealth%252FDisease%2BStrategy%2FMortality-costs-higher-for-women-with-cardiovascul%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653758%3Fref%3D25 More gender-specific research is needed to improve poorer outcomes for women (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219386 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219385&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FBig-pharma-etching-deeper-mark-on-clinical-support%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653761%3Fref%3D25 Medication adherence is the common goal of many stakeholders. Pharma is willing to help. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219385 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219384&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FFormulary%2FTuberculosis-treatment-requires-medication-and-mon%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653769%3Fref%3D25 Poor adherence is the most common cause of treatment failure. Months of treatment and observation produces improvement (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219384 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219383&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FQuality%2BStrategy%2FConsumer-experience-provides-worthwhile-quality-da%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653772%3Fref%3D25 Insurers are no longer shy about letting members comment on care experiences (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219383 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219382&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FCost-spiral-slows-stays-on-upward-path%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653764%3Fref%3D25 Economic drivers likely the cause of slowdowns in healthcare spending, but the general cost curve remains unsustainable (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219382 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219381&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FHHS-pandemic-plan-unlikely-to-receive-adequate-fun%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653765%3Fref%3D25 Several public health threats prompted a new but underfunded plan (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219381 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219380&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FTechnology%2BStrategy%2FPaying-now-and-chasing-later-the-worst-way-to-coun%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653759%3Fref%3D25 Proactive fraud detection programs should identify bogus claims before the money is paid out (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219380 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219379&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FRetail-clinics-on-hit-or-miss-trajectory%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653768%3Fref%3D25 Clinic openings slowed from 350% growth in 2007 to 30% in 2008 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219379 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:42:49 +0100 3219379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219378&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FPharmacy%2BStrategy%2FClinical-consequences-drive-the-need-for-pharmacy-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F653766%3Fref%3D25 More specialty drugs means more management of patient needs and more cooperation (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219378 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3219378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174717&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FAmerican-Diabetes-Association-revises-diabetes-gui%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F651932%3Fref%3D25 The American Diabetes Association has revised clinical practice recommendations for diabetes diagnosis to promote hemoglobin A1c as a faster, easier diagnostic test. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174717 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174716&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FHealth-plans-prepare-for-legislation-to-pass%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F651935%3Fref%3D25 While the U.S. House and Senate wrangle over the final healthcare bill, health plans aren't sitting idly by waiting for the future to arrive. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174716 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174715&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FNew-CIGNA-CEO-focused-on-growth%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F651925%3Fref%3D25 David Cordani has officially taken the helm of the health insurance company, replacing retiring CIGNA Chairman and CEO Ed Hanway. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174715 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174714&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2F2010-may-be-the-year-for-Healthcare-IPOs%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F651937%3Fref%3D25 The stars may be aligning for healthcare initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2010. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174714 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174713&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FNew-alliance-launched-to-measure-and-improve-long-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F651930%3Fref%3D25 A group of health, consumer and aging advocates has formed a new alliance to focus on long-term services and supports in the United States. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174713 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3170435&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FRule-proposed-for-defining-meaningful-use-of-elect%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650036%3Fref%3D25 The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule defining "meaningful use" of electronic health records (EHR), a definition awaited by many healthcare providers before taking advantage of federal incentives for investing in the technology. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3170435 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3170435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138543&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FHealth%2BCare%2BInformation%2BTechnology%2BTop%2BStory%2FRule-proposed-for-defining-meaningful-use-of-elect%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650036%3Fref%3D25 The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule defining "meaningful use" of electronic health records (EHR), a definition awaited by many healthcare providers before taking advantage of federal incentives for investing in the technology. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138543 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3138543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174733&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FPolicy%2B%2526%2BRegulation%2FIndustry-focus-on-pricing-cost-controls-this-year%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650845%3Fref%3D25 Medicare cuts, quality measures and operational scrutiny is high on the list of insurers' other concerns in 2010 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174733 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174732&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FHealth%252FDisease%2BStrategy%2FMembers-confused-by-EOB%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650853%3Fref%3D25 EOBs must explain benefits to members and offer them ways to make smart decisions about their healthcare choices (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174732 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174731&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FReimbursement%2FMore-care-teams-should-take-advantage-of-case-mana%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650854%3Fref%3D25 Coordination of care helps decrease costs and ensures effect use of resources (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174731 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174730&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FHealth%252FDisease%2BStrategy%2FDont-get-complacent-with-smoking-cessation%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650856%3Fref%3D25 Smoking is the number-one preventable health risk, but quit rates have stalled (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174730 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174729&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FPolicies-could-dictate-medical-loss-ratios%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650846%3Fref%3D25 Administrative spending supports care coordination, prevention and technology investment (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174729 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174728&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FBonus-cash-shores-up-safety-net%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650859%3Fref%3D25 Need for public coverage is increasing while state budgets are squeezed even tighter (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174728 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174727&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FLetter%2Bof%2Bthe%2BLaw%2FEvolving-compliance-laws-require-careful-review%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650850%3Fref%3D25 Tricky regulations stir up questions about what constitutes overpayment and when disclosure is needed (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174727 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174726&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FTechnology%2BStrategy%2FMobile-technology-should-enhance-work-of-human-pro%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650858%3Fref%3D25 Don't get caught up in the technology and devices; focus on the workflow and end user (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174726 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174725&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FSuccession-planning-requires-multiple-managment-st%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650855%3Fref%3D25 Changing times can mean strategic changes in executive leadership (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174725 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174724&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FProvide-a-good-product-or-go-out-of-business%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650848%3Fref%3D25 Healthcare market dynamics don't adequately drive quality, but that bubble will eventually burst, according to Francois de Brantes of Bridges to Excellence. Plans need to take more risks and upset the status quo. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174724 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174723&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FFormulary%2FPlan-sponsors-seek-clear-path-to-lowest-net-drug-c%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650852%3Fref%3D25 Transparent models are fee-based, but do plan sponsors gain anything from such arrangements? (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174723 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174722&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FGeneric-opportunities-slow%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650851%3Fref%3D25 Patent expirations are slowing and other tools are needed to manage costs (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174722 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174721&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FProvider%2Bnetworks%2FDesigns-for-One%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650849%3Fref%3D25 Design policies carefully to attract members shopping around in the individual market. This growing segment is sure to boost enrollment figures in 2010. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174721 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174720&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FBCBS-promotes-board-certification%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650857%3Fref%3D25 BCBSA will cross promote with the American Board of Medical Specialties (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174720 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174719&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FUS-patients-find-it-harder-to-pay-for-care%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F650847%3Fref%3D25 Compared to other countries, U.S. patients are more likely to forgo care because of cost (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174719 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174718&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FFor%2BYour%2BBenefit%2FHealthcares-big-numbers-difficult-to-put-in-perspe%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F652051%3Fref%3D25 The industry spends trillions each year, and another $1 trillion is needed to fix it (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174718 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3174718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088339&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FNew-oncology-treatment-initiative-launched-in-Mich%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F648312%3Fref%3D25 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Oncology Physician Resource have launched an oncology treatment initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of care for patients with certain types of cancer. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088339 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088338&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FNew-data-shows-obesity-costs-will-grow-to-344-bill%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F648315%3Fref%3D25 A new says rising obesity rates will continue to be an increasing burden on the health care system over the next decade. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088338 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088337&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FDebate-rages-on-over-new-mammogram-guidelines%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F648314%3Fref%3D25 Media coverage and confusion over the guidelines prompted Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of Health and Human Services, to speak up. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088337 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088336&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FEmployer-contributions-shifting-in-consumer-driven%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F648311%3Fref%3D25 The report notes that workers with employee-only coverage have seen their annual employer contributions decrease, while those with family coverage have seen their annual employer contributions increase. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088336 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3066056&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2F2010-Editorial-Calendar%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647081%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3066056 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3066056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334112&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FExecutive%2BProfile%2FThe-height-of-health-IT%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647864%3Fref%3D25 Charles Kennedy, MD, plays a vital role in WellPoint's innovative health record that contains clinical benchmarks (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334112 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3334112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3174734&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FMember%2Bservice%2FThe-minds-of-members%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647869%3Fref%3D25 Dig into the minds of members and you'll find that they don't always make logical choices. Behavioral economics can shed light on their thought process (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3174734 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3174734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3114002&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FThe-height-of-health-IT%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647864%3Fref%3D25 Charles Kennedy, MD, plays a vital role in WellPoint's innovative health record that contains clinical benchmarks (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3114002 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3114002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088354&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FManaged%2BCare%2BOutlook%2FChiles-healthcare-offers-public-and-private-plans%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647865%3Fref%3D25 Healthcare is funded by taxes and subsidies, but privately insured people are encouraged to buy upgrades (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088354 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088353&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FThe-minds-of-members%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647869%3Fref%3D25 Dig into the minds of members and you'll find that they don't always make logical choices. Behavioral economics can shed light on their thought process (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088353 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088352&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FPolitics%2Band%2BPolicy%2FCongress-challenges-insurer-antitrust-exemption%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647875%3Fref%3D25 Two senators investigating medical loss ratios and pricing rationale for small-business policies (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088352 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088351&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FPackage-products-for-new-markets%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647863%3Fref%3D25 New plans are entering the market in spite of the uncertainty (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088351 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088350&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FPlans-still-fighting-policy-nuances%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647872%3Fref%3D25 Tweak them all you want, policies still lack enough action to truly bend the cost curve (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088350 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088349&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FFDA-prioritizes-drug-safety-expects-industry-to-be%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647870%3Fref%3D25 More than 4 million annual provider visits, including visits to the ER, can be attributed to adverse drug events (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088349 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088348&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FThought%2BLeadership%2FThe-height-of-health-IT%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647864%3Fref%3D25 Charles Kennedy, MD, plays a vital role in WellPoint's innovative health record that contains clinical benchmarks (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088348 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088347&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FDrug%2BClass%2BOverview%2FBiologics-can-treat-some-cases-of-inflammatory-bow%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647862%3Fref%3D25 For the 15% to 20% of patients who don't respond to initial treatment, tumor necrosis factor inhibitors can reduce inflammation (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088347 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088346&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FFor%2BYour%2BBenefit%2FSevere-rhinovirus-nothing-to-sneeze-at%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647867%3Fref%3D25 Let no assumption go unchallenged in this new era of healthcare, including the one that says rhinovirus is 'just' the common cold (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088346 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088345&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FEMRs%2FLeverage-health-data-gathered-from-electronic-reco%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647873%3Fref%3D25 Secondary use of electronic data from claims and clinical sources will drive savings (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088345 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088344&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FReview-health-risk-assessment-use-under-new-GINA-r%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647861%3Fref%3D25 Financial incentives and penalties are no longer permitted when genetic information is requested on health risk assessments (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088344 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088343&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FReimbursement%2FHospitals-remain-unsure-of-future-business-model%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647871%3Fref%3D25 If more patients are covered by Medicaid, hospitals stand to become unstable under reimbursement of 88 cents on the dollar (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088343 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088342&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FCare-models-come-together%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647874%3Fref%3D25 Two leading industry groups put their heads together for seemless care (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088342 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088341&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FState%2BReport%2FState-Report-Texas%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647866%3Fref%3D25 Commonwealth Fund State Performance Ranking (2009): 48 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088341 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088340&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FMedicare%252FMedicaid%2Bproducts%2FDonut-hole-coverage-gap-grows-bills-aim-to-help-se%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647868%3Fref%3D25 Only 20% of PDPs will offer gap coverage, and even then, most are limited to generics. House and Senate bills aim to help out. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088340 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2998562&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FMedica-creates-mobile-app-for-comparing-healthcare%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F640947%3Fref%3D25 Medica releases iPhone app based on MainStreetMedica.com, which helps consumers compare costs of medical procedures. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2998562 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2998562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2998566&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FCVS-Caremark-researches-pharmacy-benefit-plan-desi%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F640949%3Fref%3D25 CVS Caremark research finds $0 copay for generic medications can increase dispensing. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2998566 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2998566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2998565&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FMGMA-research-reflects-importance-of-transparent-s%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F640948%3Fref%3D25 Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) study highlights member satisfaction with major health plans. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2998565 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2998565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2998564&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FBCBS-Massachusetts-contributed-16-billion-to-state%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F641047%3Fref%3D25 An economic impact analysis found that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) contributed nearly $1.6 billion to the Commonwealth?s economy. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2998564 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2998564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2998563&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FRocky-Mountain-Health-Plans-to-cover-heavy-babies%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F640945%3Fref%3D25 Discovery of flaw in system leads Rocky Mountain Health Plans to change policy regarding coverage of heavy babies. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2998563 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2998563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2969555&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FWere-All-In-This-Together%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638747%3Fref%3D25 UnitedHealth's Dr. Reed Tuckson believes managing the health of large populations and individuals calls for the best in every stakeholder (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2969555 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2969555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957911&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FAdditional-drug-benefit-possible%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638741%3Fref%3D25 Over the next 20 years, expect to see funky formularies and new drug benefit designs to manage costs (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957911 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2969556&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FQuality-Models%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638750%3Fref%3D25 Sure, the integrated delivery model produces good outcomes and lower costs, but it's not applicable everywhere, in spite of what politicians think (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2969556 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2969556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957927&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FExclusives%2FQampA-with-Seattle-Childrens-Hospital-Director-of-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638746%3Fref%3D25 More healthcare facilities want to cut back on consumption to save money and save the environment (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957927 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957926&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FManaged%2BCare%2BOutlook%2FExchanges-would-need-local-participation%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638745%3Fref%3D25 State-level insurance exchanges are more likely to thrive in the market by taking advantage of integration (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957926 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957925&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FUpper-Midwest-states-report-best-performance-measu%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638744%3Fref%3D25 Scorecard from the Commonwealth Fund notes stark gaps between best and worst performing states (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957925 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957924&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FEmployer-plan-costs-up-10-in-a-struggling-US-econo%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638749%3Fref%3D25 New survey shows financial pain for employers and employees with few good options to manage the trend (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957924 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957923&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FHealth%252FDisease%2BStrategy%2FDeeper-data-points-revealed-in-health-risk-assessm%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638751%3Fref%3D25 More data is better when it comes to health measurement and inspiration for wellness programs (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957923 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957922&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FFor%2BYour%2BBenefit%2FPlans-begin-massive-effort-to-reduce-paperwork%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638743%3Fref%3D25 Eight Ohio health plans are participating in a pilot to streamline administration with hopes that national efforts could come next (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957922 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957921&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FPolicy%2B%2526%2BRegulation%2FIndustry-shoots-holes-in-Senate-reform-legislation%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638740%3Fref%3D25 Coverage percentages in the high 90s needed to reach critical mass and spread risk (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957921 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957920&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FThought%2BLeadership%2FWere-All-In-This-Together%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638747%3Fref%3D25 UnitedHealth's Dr. Reed Tuckson believes managing the health of large populations and individuals calls for the best in every stakeholder (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957920 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957919&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FTechnology%2BStrategy%2FTo-speed-up-transactions-theres-no-time-like-real-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638742%3Fref%3D25 Physicians have historically been lacking in collecting on bad debt, and now the cost of tracking it down might not be worth it (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957919 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957918&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FNCQA-tracks-plateau-in-quality-yet-increased-repor%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638754%3Fref%3D25 Decades of quality improvement now giving way to a leveling off trend in many areas (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957918 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957917&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FProgram%2Bdesign%2FEncourage-depression-screening-for-all-pregnant-wo%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638756%3Fref%3D25 Physicians must evaluate the use of antidepressant medications based on new guidelines from two gynecological organizations (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957917 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957916&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FHospitals%2B%2526%2BProviders%2BStrategy%2FGreen-initiatives-growing-among-healthcare-facilit%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638753%3Fref%3D25 Reducing water and electricity use can produce immediate savings for hospitals while recycling efforts pay off in the longrun (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957916 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957915&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FFinal-legislation-tough-to-hammer-out%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638752%3Fref%3D25 Congress is hard at work blending multiple bills while most believe reform will be enacted this year (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957915 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957914&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FLetter%2Bof%2Bthe%2BLaw%2FPolitical-maneuvering-misses-the-point-on-rising-c%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638748%3Fref%3D25 Few are paying attention to the cost curve and the potential for state to enact their own reform measures (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957914 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957913&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FProvider%2Bnetworks%2FQuality-Models%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638750%3Fref%3D25 Sure, the integrated delivery model produces good outcomes and lower costs, but it's not applicable everywhere, in spite of what politicians think (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957913 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957912&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FState%2BReport%2FState-Report-Mississippi%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638755%3Fref%3D25 Commonwealth Fund State Performance Ranking (2009): 51 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957912 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2957912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900963&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FFamily-health-premiums-up-5%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F634778%3Fref%3D25 The big issues are still the rising cost of coverage and the impact that rising costs have on health plan membership (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900963 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2900963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904220&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FPfizer-pay-out-shows-compliance-is-needed%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F634940%3Fref%3D25 Pfizer's $2.3 billion civil and criminal penalty over off-label promotions, shows that the federal government is serious about compliance in the health industry (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904220 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2904220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904219&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FFewer-hospital-days-for-seniors-in-MA%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F634939%3Fref%3D25 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in California spent 30% fewer days in the hospitals than patients with FFS Medicare (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904219 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2904219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904218&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FDrug-benefit-chips-away-at-costs%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F634938%3Fref%3D25 Nearly two-thirds of plan sponsors say the economy is causing a shift toward placing greater accountability on members to manage their own health so plan dollars are spent more wisely (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904218 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2904218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904217&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FHealthcare-spending-consumes-personal-income%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F634934%3Fref%3D25 Even if excess health spending?the gap between health spending and income growth?were cut in half, a very large share of income growth will be devoted to healthcare (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904217 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2904217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904216&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FFamily-health-premiums-up-5%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F634936%3Fref%3D25 The big issues are still the rising cost of coverage and the impact that rising costs have on health plan membership (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904216 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2904216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904215&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FNews%2BAnalysis%2FNeuro-conditions-cited-in-H1N1-deaths%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F634893%3Fref%3D25 Almost two-thirds of the children who died with H1N1 had epilepsy, cerebral palsy or other neurodevelopmental conditions. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904215 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2904215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2857078&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FWhitepapers%2FHelping-People-Help-Themselves-Driving-Participati%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F631157%3Fref%3D25 Programs designed to improve health and lower health care costs only work if people use them. In an effort to increase participation, Health Management Corporation (HMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., researched what drives health plan members to enroll and engage in programs to improve their health. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2857078 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2857078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2857081&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FWhitepapers%2FDisease-Management-a-Look-Back-amp-Ahead%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F631159%3Fref%3D25 Disease management (DM) in the US can trace its roots back to the mid-1980s with the early work of California health plans and has come a long way since then. However, it wasn't until the mid 1990s that disease management became part of mainstream thinking, after several private for-profit companies introduced outsourced disease-management programs to large commercial health insurance providers. The "process/evolution" of DM in the United States has been and continues to be the major difference between disease management in the US and the UK...and other countries. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2857081 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2857081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2857080&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FWhitepapers%2FThe-Missing-Link-in-Healthcare-Reform-Why-Healthy-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F631158%3Fref%3D25 At this moment in history, we have a real opportunity to re-invent and revolutionize our entire healthcare system. However, current proposals are nothing more than a band-aid, missing the chance for true healthcare system reform. The proposed "fix" does very little to keep healthcare sustainable 10, 20 or 30 years from now. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2857080 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2857080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2857079&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FWhitepapers%2FBest-Practices-in-On-Site-Wellness-Series-Guidelin%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F631151%3Fref%3D25 Today, more companies are implementing wellness programs in order to improve the health and productivity of their employees, while at the same time reducing overall health care expenses. However, it is easy to think of health screenings as a commodity instead of what they truly are ? health care. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2857079 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2857079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854470&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FWhitepaper---Choosing-A-Flu-Shot-Vendor%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F631151%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854470 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854469&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FWhitepaper---Healthcare-Reform%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F631158%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854469 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854468&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FWhitepaper---Disease-Management-a-Look-Back-amp-Ah%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F631159%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854468 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854467&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FWhitepaper---Helping-People-Help-Themselves%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F631157%3Fref%3D25 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854467 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3088355&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FPredicted-pent-up-demand-2010%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630640%3Fref%3D25 State of the industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3088355 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3088355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2998567&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FHospitals%2B%2526%2BProviders%2BStrategy%2FIntense-family-programs-address-motivation-to-redu%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630631%3Fref%3D25 One case of a mother and child shows promise in family-oriented weight management and risk reduction (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2998567 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2998567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854495&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FHospitals%2B%2526%2BProviders%2BStrategy%2FIntense-family-programs-address-motivation-for-wei%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630631%3Fref%3D25 One case of a mother and child shows promise in family-oriented weight management and risk reduction (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854495 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854494&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FState%2BReport%2FState-Report-Tennesee%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630621%3Fref%3D25 Commonwealth Fund State Performance Ranking (2007): 40 (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854494 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854493&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FPredicted-pharmaceutical-spending-2010%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630622%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854493 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854492&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FHealth%252FDisease%2BStrategy%2FSelf-management-techniques-lacking-among-asthma-pa%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630624%3Fref%3D25 Just 8% of asthma patients recieve proper education, and insurance status is not the ultimate factor (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854492 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854491&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FReasons-why-health-plans-are-called-dishonest%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630627%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854491 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854490&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FPredicted-progress-of-patient-centered-medical-hom%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630629%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854490 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854489&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FPredicted-progress-of-EMR-adoption-through-2013%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630632%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854489 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854488&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FTechnology%2BStrategy%2FClaims-data-still-a-secret-weapon-in-care-cost-con%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630628%3Fref%3D25 Data mining and predictive modeling can get us over the electronic data hump until EMRs reach critical mass (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854488 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854487&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FFactors-having-greatest-impact-on-performance-in-t%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630639%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854487 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854486&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FRotating%2BFeature%2FPredicted-overall-healthcare-spending-increase-201%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630635%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854486 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854485&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FLetter%2Bof%2Bthe%2BLaw%2FSilent-PPOs-under-scrutiny%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630641%3Fref%3D25 Model legislation adopted by NCOIL provides that the third party accessing the contract must comply with contacting terms (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854485 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854484&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FProvider%2Bnetworks%2FTools-not-rules-attract-physicians%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630643%3Fref%3D25 More than 12% of physicians do not have managed care contracts, but the break down varies by situation (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854484 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854483&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FPredicted-progress-of-personalized-medicine-throug%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630636%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854483 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854482&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FTop-drivers-of-costs-in-2010%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630638%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854482 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854481&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FMember%2Bengagement%2FBarriers-to-member-engagement-in-health%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630645%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854481 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2854480&cid=s_31309_51_f&fid=31309&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanagedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com%2Fmhe%2FBusiness%2BStrategy%2FConditions-to-prioritize-for-comparative-effective%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630642%3Fref%3D25 State of the Industry survey results (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online) Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2854480 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2854480