Managed Healthcare Executive, Oct 1, 2009 - Managed Healthcare Executive
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Managed Healthcare Executive, Oct 1, 2009
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Special Report
Top drivers of costs in 2010
State of the Industry survey results
Factors having greatest impact on performance in the next three years
State of the Industry survey results
Predicted pharmaceutical spending 2010
State of the Industry survey results
Reasons why health plans are called 'dishonest'
State of the Industry survey results
Electronic medical record return on investment
State of the Industry survey results
Predicted progress of personalized medicine through 2013
State of the Industry survey results
Predicted pent up demand 2010
State of the industry survey results
Predicted overall healthcare spending increase 2010
State of the Industry survey results
Predicted progress of patient-centered medical homes through 2013
State of the Industry survey results
Conditions to prioritize for comparative effectiveness research
State of the Industry survey results
Predicted progress of EMR adoption through 2013
State of the Industry survey results
Groups predicted to benefit from expected health reforms
State of the Industry survey results
Barriers to member engagement in health
State of the Industry survey results
Technology
Claims data still a secret weapon in care, cost containment
By Ken Krizner
Data mining and predictive modeling can get us over the electronic data hump until EMRs reach critical mass
For Your Benefit
Balance needed to cover high-risk consumers
By Julie Miller
Every pre-existing condition is subject health insurers' anti-fraud mechanism, but that doesn't help them make many friends
Hospitals & Providers
Online management comes of age for chronic conditions
By Neal Kaufman, MD
Online virtual lifestyle management must include evidence based programs that are flexible and integrated
Intense family programs address motivation to reduce risk associated with weight
By Naomi Neufeld, MD
One case of a mother and child shows promise in family-oriented weight management and risk reduction
Drug Class Overview
ACE inhibitors, ARBs control CHF
By Elaine Zablocki
Group Health cuts CHF readmission rate with care transition program, while patients stick to diet, exercise and medication plans
Managed Care Outlook
Time to challenge ROI of medical homes
By Al Lewis
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
News Analysis
Tools, not rules, attract physicians
By Tracey Walker
More than 12% of physicians do not have managed care contracts, but the break down varies by situation
Time for compromise on health reform
By Jill Wechsler
More modest legislative package would stand to gain bipartisan approval in light of Baucus plan reaction
State Report
State Report: Tennesee
Commonwealth Fund State Performance Ranking (2007): 40
Politics and Policy
CMS making changes for Medicare plans
By Jill Weschler
CMS wants to reduce low-value plans and improve information systems to help seniors shop for the best coverage options
Letter of the Law
Silent PPOs under scrutiny
By Barry Senterfitt , Janet Farrer
Model legislation adopted by NCOIL provides that the third party accessing the contract must comply with contacting terms
Health Management
Self-management techniques lacking among asthma patients
By Shelly Reese
Just 8% of asthma patients recieve proper education, and insurance status is not the ultimate factor
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