Understanding Health Insurance

The Importance of Health Care Quality Measures

Ideally, everyone in the U.S. who needs care would be able to find it and feel confident that they're in good hands. In…

Why Population Health Management Matters for Employers

Achieving positive health outcomes for a handful of individuals improves life for patients, but to make a real difference in…

How Value-Based Care Improves Outcomes and Reduces Costs for Chronic Conditions

Six out of every 10 adults in the United States have a chronic disease, while four out of every 10 adults have multiple,…

HIPAA Regulations and Value-Based Care: What Employers Need to Know

Although Medicare and commercial payers have started to reward providers for delivering high-quality, low-cost care, HIPAA…

How Pairing Employee Vision Coverage With Medical Insurance Equals Better Health, Less Hassle and More Savings

Good eyesight is key to doing most jobs and eye health is an indicator of overall wellness. That's why vision coverage is so…

3 Changes to Expect With the Transition to Value-Based Care

As provider organizations adapt to the value-based model as a way of improving patient care, they're focusing increasingly…

Fee-For-Service vs. Value-Based Care: Which One Provides Quality Health Care?

What are the components of quality health care? There are many ways to understand quality of care — and as the health care…

How Dental Accident Coverage Makes a Difference for Employee Health

Does your dental insurance include dental accident coverage? Many plans simply don't cover accidental dental injuries.…

Is Your IT Team Prepared for Value-Based Care?

To succeed under value-based care models, doctors and hospitals analyze a great deal of data on their patients. The goal:…

Why Value-Based Care Requires a Team Approach

Team-based care isn't a new concept — providers have always collaborated to achieve the best outcomes for their patients.…

How Geography and Health Affect Outcomes and Access to Care

It may seem like a weak association, but your ZIP code is actually a pretty good predictor of your health status. In other…

Managing Health Care Costs and Chronic Disease With Value-Based Care

The cost of chronic disease continues to rise, and employers feel that strain. Value-based approaches to care delivery can…