Greg Scandlen of the Galen Institute offers his commentary on a collection of research papers documenting early experiences with consumer-driven health care. Scandlen emphasizes that ?consumerism in health care is in its infancy? and the market is ?in a period of experimentation and trial and error.? He notes that it?s just as important to study mistakes and missteps as successes ?as a welcome … [Read more...] about How Consumer-Driven Health Care Evolves in a Dynamic Market
Bringing Rational Payment Structures to Cancer Treatment under Medicare
The new Medicare legislation enacted in December, 2003, continues to draw fire for its cost and structure, but the blanket criticism misses many of the important and necessary improvements it contains. The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) contains critical changes to fix problems with the program, changes that get into the hardwiring of Medicare?s … [Read more...] about Bringing Rational Payment Structures to Cancer Treatment under Medicare
Awaiting the Numbers
The U.S. Census Bureau is expected to announce this coming Thursday its estimates of the number of people who didn?t have health insurance in 2003. The number almost certainly will be higher than the 43.8 million estimate for 2002, and it will equally be certain to add more fuel on the political debate over how to reduce the numbers. Dan Crippen, former director of the Congressional Budget … [Read more...] about Awaiting the Numbers
Bringing Rational Payment Structures to Cancer Treatment under Medicare
The new Medicare legislation enacted in December, 2003, continues to draw fire for its cost and structure, but the blanket criticism misses many of the important and necessary improvements it contains. The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) contains critical changes to fix problems with the program, changes that get into the hardwiring of Medicare?s … [Read more...] about Bringing Rational Payment Structures to Cancer Treatment under Medicare
CD Health Plans Save Time and Dollars
IN THIS ISSUE: ? The Pursuit of Happiness ? MinuteClinics Increase Convenience at Lower Cost ? CD Health Plans Save Time and Dollars ? Young People Cautioned Against Uninsurance ? Consejo Releases Study on HCA Practices ? Class Action Suits in 21 States ? Medical Bankruptcies May be Overstated The Pursuit of Happiness Once again I have to apologize for missing a week of the newsletter. I … [Read more...] about CD Health Plans Save Time and Dollars
CD Health Plans Save Time and Dollars
IN THIS ISSUE: ? The Pursuit of Happiness ? MinuteClinics Increase Convenience at Lower Cost ? CD Health Plans Save Time and Dollars ? Young People Cautioned Against Uninsurance ? Consejo Releases Study on HCA Practices ? Class Action Suits in 21 States ? Medical Bankruptcies May be Overstated The Pursuit of Happiness Once again I have to apologize for missing a week of the … [Read more...] about CD Health Plans Save Time and Dollars
Transforming Our Health Sector By Empowering Consumers
The health sector is entering a dramatic new era in which people are demanding more control over decisions involving their health care and medical coverage. The Internet allows them easy access to a wealth of medical information that was available only to professionals as recently as a few years ago. As they become more empowered with information, they want access to the care and services that … [Read more...] about Transforming Our Health Sector By Empowering Consumers
CCC Conference Call with Treasury
IN THIS ISSUE: ? CCC Conference Call with Treasury ? New Statistics on the Individual Market ? Do HDHPs Lead to Good Decisions? ? HSAs Slow In Philadelphia? ? Dayton Employers Dislike Consumer Driven Plans? ? HSC's Strange Study CCC Conference Call with Treasury Galen's Consumer Choice Community had a members-only conference call with Treasury officials on Friday, July 30, about the new … [Read more...] about CCC Conference Call with Treasury