Chris Anderson
A new five-year research deal between health insurer Humana and pharmaceutical company Pfizer will see researchers from the two companies work to reduce inefficiencies in the delivery of healthcare to seniors suffering from a range of chronic conditions.
Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute (HCI3) has released a new version of its episode of care analysis freeware aimed at helping providers wanting to take part in the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative.
A new high-deductible insurance plan from UPMC Health Plan will reward members who become more involved in their healthcare decisions and exhibit healthy behaviors via participation in more than 100 approved activities.
The National Cancer Institute recently awarded $6.3 million to UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital as one of three national sites to improve screening for colorectal cancer.
Nearly one-in-three Americans have economized on healthcare consultations and more than one-quarter have found ways to reduce spending on medications due to the ongoing economic doldrums, according to a new survey by Euro RSCG Worldwide.
The Institute of Medicine has released its recommendations to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, urging HHS to create an essential health benefits package that provides needed healthcare coverage, but keeps an eye on affordability.
Partners HealthCare, a nine-hospital health system with 1,300 primary care physicians and more than 6,000 specialists has agreed to join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Alternative Quality Contract (AQC) global payment model beginning Jan. 1, 2012.
The Supreme court on Monday heard opening arguments for Douglas v. Independent Living Center, a California case focused on Medicaid program cuts that could have significant implications for cash-strapped states across the country.
In a move that dramatically changes how it pays end-stage renal disease facilities, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday issued a final rule that will allow payment adjustments based on how well facilities meet dialysis performance standards.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has announced that it will refocus its community involvement and charity efforts in four areas: Healthy child development, education enrichment, healthy environments and family nutrition and sustainable healthcare.