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May 02 2011

HealthLeaders Media

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Berwick Announces CMS Final Value-Based Purchasing Rules

Feb 17 2011

HealthLeaders Media

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

By any name, value-based health insurance programs are gaining traction as employers look to control their healthcare costs.

Jan 11 2011

HealthLeaders Media

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Federal officials have issued a long-awaited proposal on how they will make value-based purchasing incentives. The document sets forth which metrics will generate payment after Oct. 1, 2012.

Jan 04 2011

LA Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Many employers offer discounts to workers who take steps toward better health. This can cut costs and encourage wellness, but it could also penalize those who can’t make the changes and yet will pay more in premiums.

Nov 30 2010

Washington Post

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Value-based insurance design’s pros and cons

Oct 11 2010

HealthLeaders Media

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

A study on the increased use of imaging in the emergency department raises questions about how to best provide quality, cost-effective care to patients

Apr 08 2010

Patient-Centered Primary Care

By Kevin Roche Research No Comments

Patient-Centered Primary Care: “Aligning Incentives and Systems” presents the mechanics of both strategies and reviews the evidence for their clinical and economic value.

Mar 11 2010

KHN

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Insurance will be offered in Oregon in the most far-reaching and potentially controversial step in an effort by employers nationally to rein in medical spending by redesigning health benefits