A New Approach
Yes, the system is broken, and it can’t be fixed by anyone alone. We all must play a part. “We” is every executive at every health plan, every major employer group, all health care providers and every American consumer. It doesn’t matter how big the change is. Many small changes can add up to something powerful.
Latest Blog Posts
RSS Blog FeedEconomic Pressure Causes Consumers To Cut Back On Medicines
New data indicates that increasing economic pressure on American consumers and increased cost-sharing moves by third party payers is causing Americans to cut back on prescription drug spending. These trends are being closely watched by economists and the health industry as we transition to a health system where consumers will pay more for care.
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Providing Answers to Lingering Questions on HSAs and HDHPs
The IRS has issued Notice 2008-59, addressing 40 FAQs on Health Savings Accounts and High Deductible Health Plans
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Health Care Is Personal
In memory of Karen Speziale
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Wellness Programs Can Help Small Businesses Reduce Healthcare Costs
Wall Street Journal has a great overview of how small businesses can save on healthcare costs by promoting wellness
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Maggie Mahar: “Runaway Health Care Inflation Is The Elephant In The Middle Of The Room”
With a significant minority of Americans forgoing needed medical treatment because of cost concerns, health inflation may become a more significant issue for Americans than the uninsured. Maggie Mahar, a noted progressive writer, discusses the merits of a health reform plan that would sharply reign in costs and give consumers responsibility for spending their own health care dollars.
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A Role for Everyone:
Everyone must change. We must set parochial interests aside in favor of the greater good. Learn how you can do your part:
Downloads
webcast
ChangeNow4Health launch event »
View the on-demand webcast of the event.
(Requires simple registration)
presentation
Change Health Care Now (Overview) »
A call for change, offering ideas for all groups to help promote that change.
(2.7mb PowerPoint)
interviews
Dr. Mark Findrick, Co-Director, Center for Value-Based Insurance Design »
(8.3mb MP3)
Robin Thomashauer, Executive Director, and Gwen Lohse, Deputy Director, Council for Affordable, Quality Healthcare »
(20.2mb MP3)
Dianne Kiehl, Executive Director on the Business Group on Health, in Wisconsin »
(6.8mb MP3)
Julie Klapstein, President and CEO of Availity »
(3.5mb MP3)
white papers
Change Health Care Now (Essay) »
Mike McCallister offers concrete solutions for improving health care in America.
(76k PDF)
Transparency in Health Care »
Clear, understandable, relevant information leads to smart health care decisions.
(33k PDF)
Health Care Consumerism »
A fundamental shift in the role of the individual in the health care system.
(21k PDF)
Connect Now »
The New Imperative For Health Care White Paper.
(30k PDF)
Engage Now »
Driving Consumerism, Driving Health Care Improvement White Paper.
(29k PDF)
CDHPs – “Working as Intended” »
Greg Scandlen, President and CEO, Consumers for Health Care Choices
(63k PDF)
Making Progress »
Humana and the Business Health Care Group
— A Case Study
(3mb PDF)
