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http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/BCBS-Massachusetts-contributed-16-billion-to-state/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641047?ref=25 An economic impact analysis found that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) contributed nearly $1.6 billion to the Commonwealth?s economy. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/462009/641047null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/MGMA-research-reflects-importance-of-transparent-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640948?ref=25 Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) study highlights member satisfaction with major health plans. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/462009/640948null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/CVS-Caremark-researches-pharmacy-benefit-plan-desi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640949?ref=25 CVS Caremark research finds $0 copay for generic medications can increase dispensing. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/462009/640949null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Letter+of+the+Law/Political-maneuvering-misses-the-point-on-rising-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638748?ref=25 Few are paying attention to the cost curve and the potential for state to enact their own reform measures 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638748null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Hospitals+%26+Providers+Strategy/Green-initiatives-growing-among-healthcare-facilit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638753?ref=25 Reducing water and electricity use can produce immediate savings for hospitals while recycling efforts pay off in the longrun 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638753null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Program+design/Encourage-depression-screening-for-all-pregnant-wo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638756?ref=25 Physicians must evaluate the use of antidepressant medications based on new guidelines from two gynecological organizations 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638756null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/NCQA-tracks-plateau-in-quality-yet-increased-repor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638754?ref=25 Decades of quality improvement now giving way to a leveling off trend in many areas 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638754null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Technology+Strategy/To-speed-up-transactions-theres-no-time-like-real-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638742?ref=25 Physicians have historically been lacking in collecting on bad debt, and now the cost of tracking it down might not be worth it 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638742null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Policy+%26+Regulation/Industry-shoots-holes-in-Senate-reform-legislation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638740?ref=25 Coverage percentages in the high 90s needed to reach critical mass and spread risk 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638740null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/For+Your+Benefit/Plans-begin-massive-effort-to-reduce-paperwork/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638743?ref=25 Eight Ohio health plans are participating in a pilot to streamline administration with hopes that national efforts could come next 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638743null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Health%2FDisease+Strategy/Deeper-data-points-revealed-in-health-risk-assessm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638751?ref=25 More data is better when it comes to health measurement and inspiration for wellness programs 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638751null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Employer-plan-costs-up-10-in-a-struggling-US-econo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638749?ref=25 New survey shows financial pain for employers and employees with few good options to manage the trend 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638749null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Upper-Midwest-states-report-best-performance-measu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638744?ref=25 Scorecard from the Commonwealth Fund notes stark gaps between best and worst performing states 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638744null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Managed+Care+Outlook/Exchanges-would-need-local-participation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638745?ref=25 State-level insurance exchanges are more likely to thrive in the market by taking advantage of integration 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638745null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Rotating+Feature/Quality-Models/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638750?ref=25 Sure, the integrated delivery model produces good outcomes and lower costs, but it's not applicable everywhere, in spite of what politicians think 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638750/mhe1109_sp_report_flash.gif XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Rotating+Feature/Were-All-In-This-Together/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638747?ref=25 UnitedHealth's Dr. Reed Tuckson believes managing the health of large populations and individuals calls for the best in every stakeholder 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638747/mhe1109_profile_flash.gif XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Exclusives/QampA-with-Seattle-Childrens-Hospital-Director-of-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638746?ref=25 More healthcare facilities want to cut back on consumption to save money and save the environment 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638746null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/State+Report/State-Report-Mississippi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638755?ref=25 Commonwealth Fund State Performance Ranking (2009): 51 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638755null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Final-legislation-tough-to-hammer-out/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638752?ref=25 Congress is hard at work blending multiple bills while most believe reform will be enacted this year 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638752null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Additional-drug-benefit-possible/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638741?ref=25 Over the next 20 years, expect to see funky formularies and new drug benefit designs to manage costs 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/452009/638741null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Family-health-premiums-up-5/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634778?ref=25 The big issues are still the rising cost of coverage and the impact that rising costs have on health plan membership 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/422009/634778null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Neuro-conditions-cited-in-H1N1-deaths/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634893?ref=25 Almost two-thirds of the children who died with H1N1 had epilepsy, cerebral palsy or other neurodevelopmental conditions. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/432009/634893null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Fewer-hospital-days-for-seniors-in-MA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634939?ref=25 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in California spent 30% fewer days in the hospitals than patients with FFS Medicare 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/432009/634939null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Drug-benefit-chips-away-at-costs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634938?ref=25 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 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/432009/634938null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Family-health-premiums-up-5/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634936?ref=25 The big issues are still the rising cost of coverage and the impact that rising costs have on health plan membership 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/432009/634936null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Pfizer-pay-out-shows-compliance-is-needed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634940?ref=25 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 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/432009/634940null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Healthcare-spending-consumes-personal-income/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634934?ref=25 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 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/432009/634934null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Whitepapers/The-Missing-Link-in-Healthcare-Reform-Why-Healthy-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631158?ref=25 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. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/631158null PDF http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Whitepapers/Helping-People-Help-Themselves-Driving-Participati/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631157?ref=25 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. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/631157null PDF http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Whitepapers/Disease-Management-a-Look-Back-amp-Ahead/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631159?ref=25 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. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/631159null PDF http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Whitepapers/Best-Practices-in-On-Site-Wellness-Series-Guidelin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631151?ref=25 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. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/631151null PDF http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Rotating+Feature/Predicted-overall-healthcare-spending-increase-201/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630635?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630635/SpecialReportgif_flash.gif XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Letter+of+the+Law/Silent-PPOs-under-scrutiny/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630641?ref=25 Model legislation adopted by NCOIL provides that the third party accessing the contract must comply with contacting terms 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630641null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Provider+networks/Tools-not-rules-attract-physicians/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630643?ref=25 More than 12% of physicians do not have managed care contracts, but the break down varies by situation 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630643null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Predicted-progress-of-personalized-medicine-throug/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630636?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630636null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Top-drivers-of-costs-in-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630638?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630638null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Member+engagement/Barriers-to-member-engagement-in-health/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630645?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630645null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Conditions-to-prioritize-for-comparative-effective/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630642?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630642null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Drug+Class+Overview/ACE-inhibitors-ARBs-control-CHF/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630644?ref=25 Group Health cuts CHF readmission rate with care transition program, while patients stick to diet, exercise and medication plans 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630644null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Electronic-medical-record-return-on-investment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630625?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630625/SpecialReportgif_flash.gif XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Time-for-compromise-on-health-reform/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630633?ref=25 More modest legislative package would stand to gain bipartisan approval in light of Baucus plan reaction 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630633null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Politics+and+Policy/CMS-making-changes-for-Medicare-plans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630634?ref=25 CMS wants to reduce low-value plans and improve information systems to help seniors shop for the best coverage options 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630634null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Groups-predicted-to-benefit-from-expected-health-r/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630630?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630630null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Hospitals+%26+Providers+Strategy/Online-management-comes-of-age-for-chronic-conditi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630637?ref=25 Online virtual lifestyle management must include evidence based programs that are flexible and integrated 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630637null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Hospitals+%26+Providers+Strategy/Intense-family-programs-address-motivation-to-redu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630631?ref=25 One case of a mother and child shows promise in family-oriented weight management and risk reduction 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630631null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Factors-having-greatest-impact-on-performance-in-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630639?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630639null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Technology+Strategy/Claims-data-still-a-secret-weapon-in-care-cost-con/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630628?ref=25 Data mining and predictive modeling can get us over the electronic data hump until EMRs reach critical mass 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630628null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Predicted-progress-of-EMR-adoption-through-2013/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630632?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630632null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Predicted-progress-of-patient-centered-medical-hom/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630629?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630629null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Reasons-why-health-plans-are-called-dishonest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630627?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630627null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Health%2FDisease+Strategy/Self-management-techniques-lacking-among-asthma-pa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630624?ref=25 Just 8% of asthma patients recieve proper education, and insurance status is not the ultimate factor 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630624null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Business+Strategy/Predicted-pharmaceutical-spending-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630622?ref=25 State of the Industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630622null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/State+Report/State-Report-Tennesee/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630621?ref=25 Commonwealth Fund State Performance Ranking (2007): 40 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630621null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Managed+Care+Outlook/Time-to-challenge-ROI-of-medical-homes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630626?ref=25 Reported outcomes from medical homes must be able to discern between true and preceived cost savings, and North Carolina is an example of what can go wrong 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630626null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/For+Your+Benefit/Balance-needed-to-cover-high-risk-consumers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630623?ref=25 Every pre-existing condition is subject health insurers' anti-fraud mechanism, but that doesn't help them make many friends 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630623null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Rotating+Feature/Predicted-pent-up-demand-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630640?ref=25 State of the industry survey results 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/402009/630640/SpecialReportgif_flash.gif XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Obese-adults-spend-more-on-care/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624637?ref=25 Obese adults spend about $1,400 more on medical care annually than those who are not. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624637null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Tea-parties-top-of-mind/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624683?ref=25 As the healthcare debate wages on, tea parties are top of mind. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624683null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Telehealth-helps-Medicaid-population/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624652?ref=25 Remote monitoring services allow Medicaid population access to high-quality care. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624652null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Health%2FDisease+Strategy/Paperwork-deters-routine-wellness-visits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624660?ref=25 IBM study says paperwork could deter people from making regular wellness visits. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624660null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Aetna-acquires-Horizon-Behavioral-Services/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624643?ref=25 Aetna's acquisition of Horizon Behavioral Services brings variety to Aetna's EAP services and positions it as a key player in the domestic EAP business. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624643null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Cancer-drugs-costs-30-less-than-thought/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624636?ref=25 A Cornell study finds that the true cost of cancer drugs is 30% less than a decade ago, once longevity and quality of life are considered. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624636null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Four-legged-friends-may-ease-patient-pain/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624658?ref=25 Hospital patients who receive dog visits require half the pain medication than patients who don't. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624658null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Exclusives/Medicaid-beneficiaries-require-improved-case-manag/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625759?ref=25 Medicaid beneficiaries require care management and case management services because there's a higher concentration of comorbid conditions and other significant issues in this population 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/625759null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Evaluate-eICUs-for-impact-on-care-cost-quality/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624661?ref=25 A systematic evaluation is needed to evaluate eICUs effect on quality and costs. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624661null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Consumer-confidence-up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624611?ref=25 Healthcare consumer confidence rises 12%. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624611null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Will-Medco-buy-Aetna-PBM/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624609?ref=25 Medco Health Solutions is rumored to be the lead bidder to acquire Aetna's PBM operation. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624609null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Macho-men-not-mindful-about-medical-care/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624647?ref=25 "Macho" men are less likely to seek routine medical care than blue-collar workers with similar ideals. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/372009/624647null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Managed+Care+Outlook/Medical-home-model-invests-in-primary-care/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622627?ref=25 MCOs must evaluate outcomes of pilot programs before concluding that cost savings will follow quality trends 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622627null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Hospitals+%26+Providers+Strategy/Childrens-health-worthy-of-investment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622620?ref=25 State performance scorecard tracks uninsured kids, access, quality and costs. Often lack of data stalls quality incentives in pediatrics 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622620null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Health%2FDisease+Strategy/Definition-Chart-Cardiometabolic-Disorders-amp-Wei/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621442?ref=25 Review the leading clinical guidelines for cardiometabolic disorders 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/352009/621442null PDF http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Rotating+Feature/Cardiometabolic-Care-Links/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622621?ref=25 Recognize the interrelated health risks among four prevalent conditions to better manage big-picture treatment goals 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622621/SpecialReport_flash.gif XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Technology+Strategy/Pharmacists-complete-health-IT-loop/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622625?ref=25 With plenty of potential information to be communicated among health professionals, pharmacists shouldn't be left out. For many, the pharmacist is the face of healthcare. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622625null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Policy+%26+Regulation/Insurance-exchanges-key-to-expanding-coverage/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622633?ref=25 Exchanges could channel subsidies, specify plan design and provide an efficient way to enroll members 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622633null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/State+Report/State-Report-Massachusetts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622630?ref=25 Commonwealth Fund State Performance Ranking (2007):8 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622630null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Premium-trend-hits-119/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622629?ref=25 If we stay on this course, premiums will increase another 94% by 2020 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622629null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Exclusives/Use-of-telehealth-could-save-billions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622624?ref=25 If passed, the Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act introduced earlier this year promises to greatly expand telehealth programs 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622624null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/For+Your+Benefit/Know-the-players-in-the-political-machinery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622622?ref=25 The Senate Finance Committee is hammering out a bipartisan bill while other leaders will drive ultimate implementation 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622622null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Insurers-fight-health-plan-demonization/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622632?ref=25 Insurers believe the campaign aims to distract attention away from faltering support for public plan option 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622632null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Specialty+drugs/New-vaccines-cost-more/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622631?ref=25 New vaccines show some potential in therapeutic application. Historically, vaccines have been used in the prevention arenas and priimarily for children. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622631null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Patients-size-up-physicians/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622623?ref=25 Better diagnosis, better compliance and less waste are goals of patient evaluation surveys 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622623null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Research+Briefs/Research-Briefs-September-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622634?ref=25 Summaries of the latest clinical research 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622634null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Exclusives/EHRs-not-sufficient-for-data-liquidity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622626?ref=25 An EHR is one technology within the health IT portfolio, which also includes e-prescribing, clinical decision support, messaging and alerting, telehealth, consumer health information portals and other technologies 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622626null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Health%2FDisease+Strategy/Secure-membership-in-changing-times/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622628?ref=25 Emerging markets provide some potential for new members while retaining current members requires improved service offerings 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/362009/622628null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/AHIPs-new-national-TV-ad-campaign-supports-biparti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617180?ref=25 AHIP healthcare reform ads touted as one that will resonate with many Americans. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/322009/617180null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/UnitedHealth-acquires-Health-Nets-NE-licenses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617168?ref=25 UnitedHealthcare's acquisition of Health Net's NE licenses and rights to renew membership underscores that scale in local markets is an important asset as companies pursue growth and local focus is key. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/322009/617168null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Osteoporosis-breaks-the-bank/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617187?ref=25 The rate of hospitalizations that involved an injury likely due to osteoporosis increased 55% since 1995, to just more than 254,000 hospital stays totaling $2.4 billion in hospital costs in 2006, according to AHRQ. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/322009/617187null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/UM-tests-virtual-diabetes-management/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617178?ref=25 The University of Miami and technology partners Microsoft and Resolute Solutions Corp. are teaming up to see if patients with diabetes can self manage their disease virtually while replicating the traditional patient-provider relationship. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/322009/617178null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Lawsuit-brews-between-Horizon-hospital/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617173?ref=25 Bayonne Hospital Center-Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey heats up. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/322009/617173null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/HIEs-leave-positive-mark/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617184?ref=25 Activity and progress increase on the exchange of health information electronically between physicians, hospitals, plans and patients, while cost savings have been identified. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/322009/617184null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Aetna-considers-sale-of-PBM-unit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617147?ref=25 Like other health insurers before it, Aetna considers selling off its PBM unit. 2009-08-07T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/322009/617147null HTML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/News+Analysis/Employers-uneasy-about-reform/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615494?ref=25 Sensitive to market pressures, 67% of employers prefer a phased approach to reform and 68% believe the current tax treatment of coverage should not be changed 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/312009/615494null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Letter+of+the+Law/Employer-mandated-spending-requirement-challenged/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615497?ref=25 The Golden Gate Restaurant Association argues that contributions to San Francisco's Health Access Program under a 2006 ordinance are preempted by ERISA 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/312009/615497null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Research+Briefs/August-2009-Research-Briefs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615502?ref=25 Summaries of the latest research in healthcare 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/312009/615502null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Ratings/Comparative-effectiveness-needs-reimbursement-refo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615499?ref=25 Straying from the popular opinion of the industry, a handful of medical device manufactures have aligned with Obama's proposed investment in comparative effectiveness research. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/312009/615499null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/For+Your+Benefit/Cooperatives-tough-to-launch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615493?ref=25 While co-ops do provide good care and the right incentives, they still face market pressures that have historically destroyed them 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/312009/615493null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Health%2FDisease+Strategy/Hospice-patients-could-benefit-if-referred-sooner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615501?ref=25 Discussing hospice and palliative care with patients and families lowers healthcare costs and allows patients to realize maximum benefits of care 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/312009/615501null XML http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/Standardization/ICD-10-preparation-must-begin-now/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615500?ref=25 The United Kingdom implemented ICD-10 as far back as 1995, making the United States one of the last major global economies to begin the implementation process. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://managedhealthcareexecutive.modernmedicine.com/mhe/data/articlestandard/mhe/312009/615500null XML