The impact of the economy and evolving rulemaking around healthcare reform is challenging Health Plan CEOs and their teams to think about how they will respond and thrive in a future defined by rapid change, shrinking budgets, increasing regulatory guidelines and fluctuating medical reimbursements.
These challenges are converging to dramatically impact the Health Plan's ability to meet the changing needs of their membership while driving market performance. The need for innovation and an efficiently run business is clear - but with increasing demand and far fewer resources than ever to get the work done, the stakes are high. ...
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In recent years there has been significant dialogue around how Pharmaceutical companies will engage with customers looking to them via emerging digital channels and technologies....
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There wasn't much in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act regarding Healthcare IT (HIT), but it wasn't all that long ago that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 dedicated around $20 billion dollars of federal money to the cause. That's an awful lot of money and certainly begs the question - is it worth it? ...
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act made into law what health plans and employers already know - that Health & Wellness programs can help achieve significant medical cost savings if implemented effectively. Some studies even show a 4:1 ROI on healthcare and productivity costs for every dollar spent on prevention. But to generate real savings, you need employee participation over the long haul - not an easy task - but here are four common themes from companies with successful Health & Wellness programs....
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