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Plans begin massive effort to reduce paperwork

November 1, 2009

Eight Ohio health plans are participating in a pilot to streamline administration with hopes that national efforts could come next

Balance needed to cover high-risk consumers

October 1, 2009

Every pre-existing condition is subject health insurers' anti-fraud mechanism, but that doesn't help them make many friends

Know the players in the political machinery

September 1, 2009

The Senate Finance Committee is hammering out a bipartisan bill while other leaders will drive ultimate implementation

Cooperatives tough to launch

August 1, 2009

While co-ops do provide good care and the right incentives, they still face market pressures that have historically destroyed them

After reforms, patients will come out of the woodwork

July 1, 2009

If Massachusetts is any indication, get ready for long wait times, doctors refusing new patients, high costs of unmanaged conditions and the blindsiding of America

Spending grew 7.4% from 2008 to 2009

June 1, 2009

Industry and members have two different perceptions about what they are paying for medical and pharmacy costs. It's your job to educate members about comparative effectiveness.

For healthcare reform, it's all systems go

May 1, 2009

Cooperation, involvement and action mark the current reform atmosphere, which is a big surprise to me

EMRs not enough

April 1, 2009

The incentives and penalties for adopting EMRs might not help the small physician practices

Consumer control will align supply and demand

March 1, 2009

Regina Herzlinger's prescription for reform calls for payment based on episodes of care.

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