Wellness Programs: No Longer Just an Add-On
In the face of stiff competition from a growing category of dedicated wellness companies, major health plans are launching sophisticated, ambitious programs to slake employers’ thirst for these products
Employers want to do everything within the law to make workers change their lifestyles, and they expect health plans to help
A few major corporations, sometimes with the assistance of a traditional health plan, have made significant efforts to improve employee lifestyles
Legislators are being urged to reward companies that provide programs for their workers, but success has been mixed
The push to mandate this electronic tool is increasing in intensity, but dealing with costs and coming up with standards remain obstacles
A widespread approach that incorporates various stakeholders may be necessary to change adherence behavior
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LEGISLATION & REGULATION
Compared to the existing state of affairs, there’s a lot to like in mandatory coverage, but the Massachusetts experiment is a lesson to not expect miracles
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
A recently announced initiative is supposed to speed approval of generic drugs, but does it address some fundamental flaws in the approval process?
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TOMORROW’S MEDICINE
As the use of biomarkers grows, managed care companies will face tough decisions about setting limits
PLAN WATCH
Regence’s effort gets nod of approval from physician organization because it allows providers to respond
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Paul Lendner ist ein praktizierender Experte im Bereich Gesundheit, Medizin und Fitness. Er schreibt bereits seit über 5 Jahren für das Managed Care Mag. Mit seinen Artikeln, die einen einzigartigen Expertenstatus nachweisen, liefert er unseren Lesern nicht nur Mehrwert, sondern auch Hilfestellung bei ihren Problemen.