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Vol. 17, No. 2
February 2008
Wellness: No Longer Just an Add-On
Major health plans are launching sophisticated, ambitious programs to slake employers’ thirst for these products, but face stiff competition from a growing category of dedicated wellness companies.
Some employers want to do everything within the law to make workers change their lifestyles, and they expect health plans to help.
Companies such as IBM and Union Pacific have exemplary wellness programs. What does success look like? How do insurers fit in?
Legislators are being urged to reward companies that provide wellness programs, but the road from bill to law is a long one.
Why Isn’t E-Prescribing Ready for Prime Time?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services really wants this to happen, but there are still problems with cost and standards.
Both Patients and Doctors Are Non-Adherent
Adherence to medication and guidelines is low for common conditions and throughout the nation.
What the biggest customers want.
We launch an electronic edition.
News and Commentary
Medication Payment Proposal Lets Consumers Pay Annually
Employer-backed insurance gets nonpartisan nod [chart]
Insurers to Face Financial Challenges
Antitrust Exemption Sought in Congress
Insurance Gap Leaves Out Kids With Asthma
Headlines on Deadline...
Mandatory doesn’t mean universal.
How geography affects operating costs.
FDA’s generics approach questioned.
More medical directors are women.
Plan design improves compliance.
Biomarkers will force tough decisions.
Regence members rate docs online.
Cost of chronic disease to climb.