April 2011
Cover Story
With hospitals facing penalties for readmissions, there perhaps has never been a better time for insurers to address this vexing problem
Peer-Reviewed
Low-birth-weight outcome was reduced when women participated in a managed maternity program, compared with nonparticipants
Q&A
An expert in improving safety in hospitals sees a need to apply more scientific rigor to outcomes data and quality improvement efforts
In an evolving market, insurers want to see what members’ relationships with retail health clinics will look like
Medication Management
Formulary design, contracting, and other strategies will be key to maximizing the opportunities of brand patent expirations
Managed Care Outlook
The Formulary Files
Editor’s Memo
Tomorrow’s Medicine
Some hospitals are considering installing copper surfaces to cut down on the spread of pathogens
Legislation & Regulation
Red states aren’t the only ones that might seek ACA waivers
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