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A resource specifically catered toward information on breaking news in the field of consumer driven healthcare, as well as tips, strategies and best practices for remaining viable in a competitive industry.

June 26, 2008   (Volume 2, Issue 13)
 
Wellness programs becoming part of CDH initiatives
Many large employers are turning to wellness programs to help drive consumer-driven healthcare.
 
Companies create CDH alliance

In what they say is the first integrated consumer-directed healthcare benefits platform, ConnectYourCare, a consumer-directed healthcare account platform provider, and Workscape, a provider of outsourced benefits and talent management solutions, are joining forces.

 
Insurer will end copays for some chronic disease drugs
Independence Blue Cross will soon waive copayments for 75 generic drugs used to treat chronic conditions in hopes of gaining better medication compliance.
 
Rating system eyed for nursing homes
The Bush Administration plans to create a five-star ranking system for nursing homes by the end of the year.
 
Two phrases from AHIP: Consumerism and interactivity

There were two themes repeated often at America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) conference in San Francisco last week: consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) and going beyond personal health record (PHR) portals.

 
Survey results shine light on opportunity
Not only are most Americans not prepared financially for their future healthcare needs, but nine out of 10 are not completely satisfied with their health plans. That serves as a one-two punch as health plans attempt to put consumers in more control of their care.
 

Other recently-published articles from Consumer Driven Health Digest:

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Cutting care to save cash
Americans reducing doctor visits, medication
Medicare beneficiaries to go online in Utah, Arizona
Online tool helps Coloradans gauge costs
Legal and planning errors can weaken wellness efforts
Texas cool to HSAs
Chronic disease affecting uninsured
Tech tools helpful, by face-to-face still critical
High-deductible plan stabilizes premiums
HDHP members show interest in health costs
Aetna improves CareEngine
Agreement reached on electronic health records

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