Tag: Health Plan Innovations

Health Plans Using Innovative Approaches to Control Costs

Posted on April 9, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

A Reuters article examines how health plans are controlling health costs through pay for performance initiatives. Continue reading →

Posted in: Health Care Costs

Diabetes Alert Day: AHIP & CDC Partner to Prevent and Delay Diabetes

Posted on March 26, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day, which is dedicated to raising awareness about type 2 diabetes, its risk factors, and its prevention. Continue reading →

Posted in: AHIP, Issue Alert

Health Plans’ Cultural and Linguistic Programs and Services to Improve Patient-Centered Care

Posted on March 13, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Yesterday, the National Health Plan Collaborative (NHPC) presented at the DiversityRx Eighth National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations. Continue reading →

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Health Plans Reducing Unnecessary Hospital Admissions and Readmissions

Posted on February 12, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

A recent Associated Press article examined efforts by hospitals to reduce preventable hospital readmissions. The article did not mention efforts by health plans that have proven to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions. Continue reading →

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Washington Post: Insurers Help People with Disabilities Return to Work

Posted on October 10, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

The Washington Post looks at programs offered by insurers to help people with disabilities return to work. Continue reading →

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The Million Hearts Initiative Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Posted on September 26, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

This month marks the one year anniversary of the Million Hearts InitiativeTM, the public-private initiative targeting the prevention of cardiovascular disease launched by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the joint leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Continue reading →

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LA Times Explores Health Plans’ Efforts to Better Serve Consumers

Posted on September 8, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

An article in the LA Times explores the new tools and services health plans are developing to better serve consumers. Continue reading →

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Health Plan Innovations in Worksite Wellness

Posted on September 4, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

Americans spend a large part of their day—and their lives—at work. Health insurance plans and many employers recognize that the workplace provides an ideal setting for implementing programs and initiatives to improve the health of employees; and as a result, curb health care costs, reduce absenteeism, increase productivity, and boost morale. Continue reading →

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New York Times Article Highlights Success of Medicare Advantage Plans

Posted on August 27, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

A New York Times article highlights the success of Medicare Advantage plans. Continue reading →

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Issue Brief Finds Twelve States Have an Obesity Rate Above Thirty Percent

Posted on August 14, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

A new issue brief released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) found that 12 states currently have an obesity rate above 30 percent. Continue reading →

Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Studies and Reports, Health Care Costs, Issue Alert