Vol. 14, No. 5
May 2005
CDHPs: Who's Really in Charge?
There's been a lot of concern that consumer-directed health care would cast the enrollee adrift on a sea of choices without navigational aids and life vests. But so far, that's not the case.
Troubled Hospitals Turn Insurers' Way
In this litigious age, you may wind up being a valuable collaborator with hospitals on error reduction. Don't waste a great opportunity to improve outcomes.
Retirees Want More Than a Gold Watch
They want health care coverage, too. Unfortunately, many companies are cutting benefits for this population. Health plans with innovative products see an opportunity.
Q&A: Coping With Medicare Part D
Expect big headaches come Jan. 1, 2006, when the prescription drug program is launched, says Richard Stefanacci, DO, who recently spent a year as a CMS Health Policy Scholar.
Genomics, Predictive Modeling, and You
This inevitable union requires a significant investment of resources and a willingness to protect people from potential discrimination and an invasion of privacy.
Some reassurance on CDH.
Health care IT czar on tour.
News and Commentary
Company Offers To Manage Durable Medical Equipment Costs
Medicare PPOs Face Challenge to Funding
Health care remains a major concern [chart]
Headlines On Deadline
HMOs like Medicare Part D.
Class action suit? A blunt tool.
New payment model for family docs.
AIDS Drug Assistance Program's woes.
What's your pain management plan?
Public to Congress: Cover uninsured.
