By Matt Bolch and Doug Field
Population Health Management (PHM) – the management, integration, and outcome measurement of any program affecting the health and productivity of your organization, i.e. corporate wellness, disease management, catastrophic case management, utilization management, EAP, disability, and/or worker’s compensation programs. Definition from CPI-HR
Despite the possible implications of the health reform law, savvy employers continue to invest in their most precious resource—their workers. That trend is reflected in a population health and wellness survey from DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance showing that 68% of respondents already offer total health programs. By the end of this year, that figure is expected to top 75%.
We’re proud this month to highlight population health and wellness with expert commentary from Tracey Moorhead, DMAA’s executive director, and from Barb Hendrickson, executive vice president of the Incentive Marketing Association.
Let Navigator Guide Health Reform Actions
The new premium-service Health Reform Navigator from CDHC Solutions has launched, providing aggregation and easy point-and-click navigation to information regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Features include:
Despite the possible implications of the health reform law, savvy employers continue to invest in their most precious resource—their workers. That trend is reflected in a population health and wellness survey from DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance showing that 68% of respondents already offer total health programs. By the end of this year, that figure is expected to top 75%.
We’re proud this month to highlight population health and wellness with expert commentary from Tracey Moorhead, DMAA’s executive director, and from Barb Hendrickson, executive vice president of the Incentive Marketing Association.
Let Navigator Guide Health Reform Actions
The new premium-service Health Reform Navigator from CDHC Solutions has launched, providing aggregation and easy point-and-click navigation to information regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Features include:
- (PPACA) - Direct point-and-click access to “Insurance” and “Taxes & Penalties” specific sections of the law. Locate immediately the actual language of PPACA for each topic you are interested in (e.g. grandfather clause, small group subsidy, child coverage).
- Timelines -”Navigator” Legislative Timelines with links to all insurance and taxes/penalties in PPACA. In addition, there are multiple timelines provided by national organizations (i.e. National Federation of Independent Business, Kaiser).
- Regulations-Direct - point-and-click access to Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and IRS health reform regulations and related information (FAQ, model notices, videos, and more).
- Surveys - Direct point and click access to national surveys on what employers are doing in response to PPACA.
- HOT Topics - As regulations are announced, special attention is provided for easy viewing of “What’s New?” including FAQ, fact sheets, and videos
CDHC Solutions Forum Growing to Serve You
Even though our first CDHC Solutions Forum had not occurred as of press time, the event has resounded through the health benefits community as sponsors and employers alike have embraced it.
Although the specific cities and dates are yet to be determined for next year, we will be expanding Forum beyond its Southeastern roots. The one-day, comprehensive look at trends, best practices, and future scenarios on all aspects of consumer-directed health care led by noted experts in the field promises to re-energize health plans and ensure long-term viability in this time of uncertainty. Expect lots of Forum coverage in the next issue, as well as online at CDHCSolutionsmag.com.
Sincerely,
Doug Field, CEO/Publisher, dfield[at]fieldmedia.com
Matt Bolch, Managing Editor, mbolch[at]fieldmedia.com
Even though our first CDHC Solutions Forum had not occurred as of press time, the event has resounded through the health benefits community as sponsors and employers alike have embraced it.
Although the specific cities and dates are yet to be determined for next year, we will be expanding Forum beyond its Southeastern roots. The one-day, comprehensive look at trends, best practices, and future scenarios on all aspects of consumer-directed health care led by noted experts in the field promises to re-energize health plans and ensure long-term viability in this time of uncertainty. Expect lots of Forum coverage in the next issue, as well as online at CDHCSolutionsmag.com.
Sincerely,
Doug Field, CEO/Publisher, dfield[at]fieldmedia.com
Matt Bolch, Managing Editor, mbolch[at]fieldmedia.com