May/June 2008 Edition
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FEATURES
OptumHealth CEO Dawn Owens on Consumer-Directed Health Care
One of the most powerful women in health care talks with CDHC Solutions’ Editorial Director, Alison Amoroso, for an interview about the nation’s largest health and wellness company’s efforts to make health care more accessible, affordable, and effective for millions.
By Alison Amoroso
7 Steps to Consumer-Driven Heaven
Achieving consumer-driven health care in today’s environment seems nothing short of a miracle. Here’s practical information about how to succeed in this new health care paradigm.
By Andrew Ceccon
Case Study: The State of Colorado
The Most Effective Way to Cut the Cost of Health Care: Think Outside of the Box
By Josh Holman
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: Trends in Incentive Solutions
Sound RX to Engage Employees in Their Health
From encouraging wellness program participation to introducing consumer-directed health care, incentives are a powerful tool
to engage and reward employees, as well as a measurable cause-and-effect tool for health care solutions
By Don Hoemke
Change Employee Behavior in a Consumer-Driven World
Find out how incentives fit perfectly into a CDHC benefits design.
By Sue Lewis
DEPARTMENTS:
Letter to the Readers
CDHC Becomes Practical
People on the Move, Briefs
News
Chantix linked to suicide.
Innovations in CDHC
Google; Behavioral Health Workplace Center; Center for Health Value Innovation
HSA/FSA/HRA
Simple steps to increase high-deductible health plan participation.
By Jill Kelly
Supplemental Benefits
As employees become savvier, are you ready to deliver comprehensive coverage and convenience-driven health benefits?
By Lance C. Osborne
Resource Guide
Obama and McCain’s health care reform plans compared.
By Joseph Paduda
- Americans want more health care innovations, technology.
- Is the health care system broken? Consumers’ opinions divided.
- How does the U.S. health care system stack up against other countries?
