04.26.08

Summary of the Colorado Managed Care Review 2007

Posted in Uncategorized at 3:43 am by ceo

Excerpt: "This is the 14th edition of Allan Baumgarten's annual analysis of trends and issues in the Colorado health care market. Baumgarten, an independent analyst and researcher on health finance in local markets has published his Colorado market study since 1994 He also publishes annual market reports in California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin. A new Arizona study will be published in 2008." (Allan Baumgarten)

04.23.08

[Guidance Overview] HMO Loses Third Party Beneficiary Contract Dispute With Health Care Providers

Posted in Uncategorized at 5:42 pm by ceo

Excerpt: "In this health care provider versus HMO dispute, the providers chalked up a win. Having successfully moved for remand following the HMO's attempt to convert the payment controversy into an ERISA action, the HMO asserted ERISA preemption as an affirmative defense. The trial court, and subsequently, the appellate court, found this defense unavailing." (Health Plan Law blog by Attorney Roy F. Harmon III)

04.08.08

Shepherding Major Health System Reforms: A Conversation With German Health Minister Ulla Schmidt (PDF)

Posted in Uncategorized at 11:22 pm by ceo

10 pages. Excerpt: "During her tenure with the German health ministry, Ulla Schmidt has overseen major system reforms, balancing social solidarity with fiscal responsibility." (Health Affairs)

A Living Model of Managed Competition: A Conversation With Dutch Health Minister Ab Klink (PDF)

Posted in Uncategorized at 11:22 pm by ceo

8 pages. Excerpt: "The Dutch government's centrist approach to health reform with an individual insurance mandate could provide another model for U.S. reform efforts." (Health Affairs)