Archive

• Spring 2012

  
  

  Features

  Building an Interoperable Health Care System

  In search of an effective, open exchange of information across the health system, stakeholders are uniting around interoperability.

  Effective Care Transitions to Reduce Readmissions

  Providers are taking a new look at care transitions as a way to fill in gaps in care and prevent unnecessary readmissions.

  Departments

  Q & A

  Care Management Strategies During Transitions

  Perspectives

  New Health Information Technology and the ACO Impact

  Data Points

  Opportunities to Improve Care Coordination

  The Optum Institute for Sustainable Health’s inaugural study makes the case for care coordination.

• Winter 2011

  
  

  Features

  The Real Remedy: Medication Adherence

  Pharmaceutical companies can use new models to encourage patient adherence.

  Integrated Care for Dual Eligibles

  New plans could offer solutions for patients enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.

  Departments

  Q & A

  The Physician Voice in Health Care Reform

  Perspectives

  Actuaries Can Help Calculate Opportunity

  Data Points

  The Challenges of Rural Health Care

  A UnitedHealth Center for Health Reform & Modernization study reveals shortages and opportunities for rural health care.

• Fall 2011

  
  

  Features

  Network of Networks: The Future of HIEs

  EHRs and localized HIEs aren’t enough anymore. Nationwide interoperability is on the horizon.
  

  Group Effort: Bundled Payments Require Better Communication

  For bundled payment strategies to become reality, stakeholders must adopt new communication methods.

  Departments

  Q & A

  Improving Value Without Slashing Care

  Perspectives

  Sharing Accountability for Better Outcomes

  Data Points

  Spending Caps: Impact on Health Care

  A recent analysis by The Lewin Group revealed that proposed caps on federal spending would have devastating consequences for health care.

• Summer 2011

  
  

  Features

  What's Next for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)?

  Realizing the benefits of an ACO depends on a rigorous ramp-up process that involves hospital/physician collaboration in key areas.

  CMS Sparks a Movement Toward Coordinated Care

  CMS has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and lowering costs. Its ACO regulations continue that trend.

  Departments

  Q & A

  Making the Case for ACOs

  Infrastructure

  The Power of IT to Transform Health Delivery

  Perspectives

  Opening the Door to Reform

  Data Points