Articles by Tracey Walker - Managed Healthcare Executive
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Articles by Tracey Walker

BCBS Massachusetts contributed $1.6 billion to state economy

Nov 16, 2009

An economic impact analysis found that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) contributed nearly $1.6 billion to the Commonwealth?s economy.

Deeper data points revealed in health risk assessments

Use carrots and sticks
Nov 1, 2009

More data is better when it comes to health measurement and inspiration for wellness programs

Employer plan costs up 10% in a struggling US economy

Who can afford this?
Nov 1, 2009

New survey shows financial pain for employers and employees with few good options to manage the trend

Family health premiums up 5%

Oct 16, 2009

The big issues are still the rising cost of coverage and the impact that rising costs have on health plan membership

Family health premiums up 5%

Oct 15, 2009

The big issues are still the rising cost of coverage and the impact that rising costs have on health plan membership

Fewer hospital days for seniors in MA

Oct 15, 2009

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in California spent 30% fewer days in the hospitals than patients with FFS Medicare

Pfizer pay-out shows compliance is needed

Oct 15, 2009

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

Neuro conditions cited in H1N1 deaths

Oct 15, 2009

Almost two-thirds of the children who died with H1N1 had epilepsy, cerebral palsy or other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Drug benefit chips away at costs

Oct 15, 2009

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

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