Connextions Introduces Member Transistion ServicesConnextionsHealth today announced the creation of its Member Transition Services® designed to assist health plans in their effort to mitigate the loss of group (or “commercial”) plan members.
Healthcarebluebook.com: New Web Site Teaches How to Price Shop Healthcarebluebook.com: New Web Site Teaches How to Price Shop
ValueOptions Wins eHealthcare Award 2nd Year in a RowValueOptions Behavioral Health and Wellness Web Site Wins eHealthcare Leadership Award for Best Site Design 2nd Year in a Row
Discount medical cardDiscount medical cards are not insurance policies, but provide access to discounts from participating health care providers.
Trinity Health Selects A.D.A.M. To Offer Leading Consumer Health InformationA.D.A.M. information and tools to augment national health system’s service areas.
GenerationOne to Launch Nation’s First Mobile Collaborative Care SolutionGenerationOne, Inc., is gearing up to launch the nation’s first integrated collaborative care solution that utilizes mobile phones to connect patients, physicians and other care providers.
GenerationOne, University of Miami Collaborate to Advance Mobile Healthcare GenerationOne, Inc. and researchers from the University of Miami Miller School Of Medicine and the College of Engineering have initiated joint development to leverage mobile healthcare technologies and telemedicine to contribute to the care of individuals with chronic diseases.
GenerationOne Mobile Health Solution Selected for Connected Health Symposium Innovator SpotlightGenerationOne, Inc. has unveiled its Mobile Health Solution, the first fully integrated, end-to-end mobile platform designed for management of chronic conditions and wellness.
Renewed Interest in Tax Exempt Benefit TrustsRecent changes in financial accounting reporting obligations have caused many employers, both public and private, to re-examine the overall economics of pre-funding retiree medical benefits.
Medical Care Finally Embraces the InternetOnline medical care is the latest addition to many benefits packages.
Health Insurers Vote Marketing No. 1 InvestmentConnextionsHealth Click-to-ChatAs consumers of all ages and demographics become more Internet savvy, their expectation of immediate issue resolution at each customer service touch point rises. In response, companies are investing heavily in multi-channel, integrated Member Acquisition Retention and Service (MARS) technologies – that can include self-service, voice, email, and Click-to-Chat, or “Chat.”
ConnextionsHealth Publishers White Paper on Chat Technology...
Lack of a CRM Strategy Hinders Health Insurer GrowthThe Gartner 2008 healthcare payer application survey reveals slow adoption of an enterprisewide CRM strategy. Having no CRM strategy in place will cause roadblocks to business growth as health insurers struggle to increase membership.
Will the Health Care Technology Act Finally Usher in Widespread Use of Electronic Health InformationAbout the “Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication Through Health Care Technology Act of 2008"
Why is the transmission of health information inefficient? How can the barrier be removed to CDHC?The advent of the health information exchange is the next step in keeping the consumer at the center of CDHC
AMA Aims to Cure Insurance Claims Process & NAMI New Mexico Offers Free Video for VeteransLaunched by the American Medical Association, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness
July/ August 2008 Edition
CDHC Superstars: Cyndy Nayer, Shawn Jenkins, E. Craig KeohanCDHC Solutions Recognizes the Best in Health Care Benefits Design with the 2nd Annual CDHC Superstars
CDHC Superstars: Sean NolanCDHC Solutions Recognizes the Best in Health Care Benefits Design with the 2nd Annual CDHC Superstars
CDHC Superstars: Nita Stella, Jack LeFort, Dave Pickering"We have changed from health care solutions to really understanding, learning, empowering, and educating employees about what a healthier lifestyle looks like." Dave Pickering, CEO, Preventure
CDHC SuperstarsHere is the Highlight of CDHC innovators that have earned awards in their field
Why Aren’t EMRs Making the Grade?In an educational environment, 50% is considered a failing grade. So, why are we as a nation allowing our electronic medical record (EMR) implementations to have a less than a 50% success rate?
2008 CDHC Superstar Awards: Pioneers in CDHC We've awarded top innovators in health care these coveted honors for excellence and innovation in the rapidly changing world of CDHC. Read about these outstanding companies and the people at their helm as they lead the way with innovative plan design, implementation, and leadership. Inside are the profiles of the winners and finalists in each of the 8 categories.
Personal Health Recordspersonal health records (phr) allows you to provide doctors with valuable information that can help improve the quality of care you receive. A PHR can help reduce or eliminate duplicate tests and allow you to receive faster, safer treatment and care in an emergency. In short, a PHR helps you play a more active role in yours and your loved ones' healthcare.
Social Media Empowers Consumers Innovations in health care
Agency for Health Care, Research & Quality Launches New Website New website allows users to learn, share, and adopt new health care service delivery innovations.
Personal Health Records Empower ConsumersPersonal health records make tracking medical information easier for consumers.
Fulfilling the Personal Health Record VisionEfforts are now underway by leading health plans and employers to aggregate patient information into personal health records (PHRs). This aggregation of data into a patient-centered and patient-controlled record can empower consumers of health care and enhance care optimization among physicians, other caregivers and patients.
Integrating the Mess: Achieving True Consumer OwnershipDisease management and wellness programs give individuals the chance to improve their health, but do not have the personalized information to determine when and what programs are most appropriate.
Value-Based Insurance DesignIt is no wonder that CDHP enrollment continues to grow among all sizes of employers. Yet CDHPs are not without critics.
Ease Administration With Technology BPOsHealth care payers, including benefits plan sponsors, self-insured companies and third-party administrators (TPAs), need to implement connectivity and automated health benefits solutions in order to expand health plan flexibility.
Winners and Losers in the New World of CDHCWho will reach the consumer first? New market intermediaries are providing a catalyst for health plans to build consumer-direct solutions while innovative technology solutions proliferate. We may just realize the godmother of CDHC, Regina Herzlinger's dream, by default.