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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Today marks the one-year anniversary of Capital BlueCross’ launch of two Accountable Care Arrangements (ACA). Preliminary results demonstrate that this innovative care delivery model is improving care coordination, lowering the medical cost trend, and improving the member’s management of chronic conditions and overall satisfaction with care. This initiative builds off of [...]
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn. & NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., December 20, 2011 – Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Partners In Care (“PIC”), an independent physicians organization based in Central New Jersey, have launched a collaborative accountable care initiative to expand patient access to health care, improve care coordination, and achieve the “triple aim” of improved health outcomes (quality), lower total medical costs [...]
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DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to The TriZetto Group, as payers continue to make the necessary business changes to comply with reform, increase administrative efficiency, and improve the cost and quality of care, these organizations will face an additional challenge—competing to win in an emerging retail market. “Rep. Eric Cantor says 10,000 baby boomers a day are becoming eligible for benefits” To [...]
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September 28, 2011 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today launched a new initiative made possible by the Affordable Care Act to help primary care practices deliver higher quality, more coordinated and patient-centered care. Under the new initiative, Medicare will work with commercial and state health insurance plans to offer additional support [...]
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a new initiative to help improve care for patients while they are in the hospital and after they are discharged. Doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers can now apply to participate in a new program known as the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement [...]
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Sterling, VA – June 10, 2011 – hCentive, Inc (www.hCentive.com) today announced that Coventry Health Care, Inc. (coventryhealthcare.com) selected the hCentive WebInsure Consumer platform to power the online sales of its health plan products for individuals and families. Online consumers shopping for health insurance and brokers who quote and sell CoventryOne Individual products are now [...]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — One of the government’s newest catalysts for innovation is co-host of an event bringing together health innovators for collaboration that aims to transform health care through knowledge sharing. The event will be held at a one-of-a-kind space devoted to discussions about health. Leaders from the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation [...]
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MINNETONKA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medica today announced that it will offer an innovative new defined contribution health benefit offering that will help employers better control rising healthcare costs while providing more group health coverage choices for their employees. The offering – My Plan by MedicaSM – is the first of its kind in the Minnesota market and [...]
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Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Ranking Member, Senate Finance Committee and Representative Erik Paulsen (R-3rd, MN) have introduced the “Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011.” The legislation makes a number of changes to strengthen and expand health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Specific provisions in the legislation would: allow a [...]
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(Providence, RI, 02.14.2011) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) today announced that it is rolling out a new product portfolio for small business employers beginning with April 1 enrollment dates or plan renewals. The new health plan offerings are in response to employers who requested plan options that help moderate [...]
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