The trend from volume-based to value-based medical care is intended to change the focus from individual units of care to the overall health of a patient or a patient population. In very simple terms, value-based care is intended to bring cost and quality together. For payers, it means moving from traditional fee-for-service reimbursement to an [...]
The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) Operation Shout! On May 4, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), a reconciliation bill to repeal and replace portions of the ACA. It will now be considered by the Senate, where it is expected to be significantly altered, including possibly addressing [...]
After numerous articles advocating technology and social media as the only sources of information valued by young workers, a recent study by MetLife has shown that nearly two-thirds of millennials favored a one-on-one discussion with a benefits specialist when trying to understand their employee benefits. Believe it or not, millennials even lead other generations in [...]
The article below was published on May 9, 2017 by the Washington Post, written by Laurie McGinley. A new study shows that safety issues often emerge only after new treatments have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (Andrew Harnik/AP) (Photo Source: Washington Post) Almost a third of drugs cleared by the [...]
The article below is from Kaiser Health News written by Emily Kopp and Rachel Bluth April 19, 2017. A nonprofit organization that has orchestrated a wide-reaching campaign against foreign drug imports has deep ties to the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, or PhRMA, the powerhouse lobbying group that includes Eli Lilly, Pfizer and Bayer. A [...]
The article below was published on May 5, 2017 by the Employee Benefit Adviser, written by Phil Albinus and Nick Otto. The House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act Thursday, which will be sent to the U.S. Senate for debate and amendments and then a vote. Here’s what employers need to know about [...]
In a continuing effort to keep you advised of upcoming events of interest, Magellan Rx Management is happy to inform you that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event will take place this Saturday, April 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is a great opportunity [...]
The below article is from Employee Benefit News, written by Andrew Brickman, on April 11, 2017. I remember an old advertising line from a discount retailer that said, “An educated consumer is our best customer.” The discounter was promoting the idea that customers who understand the true cost and value of products are loyal and [...]
The below article was posted by benefitspro.com on March 29, 2017 and was written by Marlene Y. Satter. Photo Source benefitspro.com If they want greater engagement from their insureds, health plans should tone down the communications about bills and fees, but that doesn’t mean insureds don’t want to hear from them. In fact, [...]
By now most have heard of the technology that is said to be ‘shaping the future of healthcare’. Many consider telemedicine, also referred to as telehealth, to be a viable option for care, bringing incredible value to patients by offering both convenience and efficiency. But, maybe you’re not yet convinced. Or, maybe you’re not fully [...]
