Growing at a rate much faster than anything else on the expense side of universities’ ledgers -- and
showing no signs of slowing -- health care liabilities are becoming unsustainably large for colleges
and universities, particularly public institutions. And right now, at least, few institutions are making
substantive changes to how they offer benefits, a delay that could end up costing them big in the
future.
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Humana, and dLife Healthcare Solutions have partnered to offer its diabetic Medicare Advantage members a new multimedia self-care and education program based on the success of a 2011 pilot project.
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The Boston-based Center for Connected Health, a unit of Harvard-affiliated Partners Healthcare, has teamed up with CHS Health Services,which touts itself as the biggest provider of onsite healthcare, to offer telemedicine services to CHS' corporate clients.
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AmeriHealth New Jersey (AmeriHealth NJ) today announced the launch of an innovative outreach program that enables members to play an active role in selecting where they can receive high-quality and cost-effective advanced diagnostic imaging services when they are needed. This voluntary program is being offered through a strategic partnership with AIM Specialty HealthSM, a leading specialty benefit management company.
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When the Supreme Court upheld most of the Affordable Care Act last week, it was generally seen as a net positive for hospitals. With more than 30 million more insured Americans entering the marketplace, hospitals are likely to see gains in patients as well as the bottom-line.
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I know firsthand how important it is for people to have good, affordable health care insurance and I spend my days (and many nights) working toward making it possible – for Medicare-eligible individuals today, and for everyone in the future.
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On-site workplace clinics used to be primarily focused on patching up people who got injured on the job. Then companies added primary care and started emphasizing preventive screenings and other “wellness” services. Now, some big employers are beefing up their clinic offerings further with a host of add-ons, including physical therapy, dental and vision exams, mental health counseling and even acupuncture and massage.
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People are not comfortable with change.
While we love to talk about innovation, the
challenge of budgets, time and technology
often scares us. If you plan for a conservative
corporation, you might have to make a case for
your ideas to skeptical stakeholders.
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At the World Health Care Congress, Peter Tippett, chief medical officer and vice president of Verizon's Healthcare practice, discussed Verizon's role in Health IT
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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McKesson is taking a leadership role in helping health plans successfully transition to healthcare reimbursement models that compensate providers for the value of services that patients receive, rather than the volume of services that providers render. Such models foster greater collaboration between payers and providers in improving both clinical and financial outcomes. Presentations by McKesson experts at two major healthcare industry events highlight the groundwork for health plans as they design, implement and measure the results of these innovative programs.
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Many doctors say they want to spend more time engaging in online activities. But that doesn't reflect their actions in the real world. According to a survey that measured physicians' digital behavior, 84% of doctors would prefer to attend events such as continuing medical education (CME) training online. But only 6.4% say that they actually participate in virtual events very often, and only 18.5% participate in them often.
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NEW YORK, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam, in an address to the World Health Care Congress on Tuesday (April 17), detailed the challenges facing the U.S.
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Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam, in an address to the World Health Care Congress on Tuesday (April 17), detailed the challenges facing the U.S. health care delivery system and highlighted Verizon's efforts to help transform it through the use of information technology. McAdam pointed out that for true change to occur, both health care providers and consumers must be on board.
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WASHINGTON -- Eliza Corporation – the pioneer and recognized leader in Health Engagement Management solutions – will moderate a high-profile panel discussion at the 2012 World Health Care Congress.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Apr 13, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pitney Bowes Inc. PBI -0.56% today announced that it will be sharing best practices and advanced communication management solutions that help health care organizations drive patient and plan member engagement, increase revenues, and reduce costs at the World Health Care Congress, April 16-18, in Washington, DC.
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ATLANTA, Apr 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alere Health CEO Mike Cotton will highlight the challenges facing employers, health plans, providers and legislators in the coming years during his opening remarks tomorrow at the 9th annual World Health Care Congress being held through April 18 in Washington, D.C., at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
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WASHINGTON, Apr 13, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- From April 16th to the 18th, 2012, the International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (IFRED) will attend the World Health Care Congress (WHCC) to address economic issues and workplace solutions for the world's leading disability confronting our global economy -- depression.
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