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Welcome to the News Library. Read the latest information about value-based health management here.

Studies | Employer Efforts | White Papers

Studies

• An Unhealthy America: The Economic Impact of Chronic Disease
  The Milken Institute outlines the financial impact of chronic diseases on the US, including treatment costs and lost worker productivity.
• New Study Indicates That Increasing Prescription Co-payments Results in Lower Adherence, Especially for Chronic Diseases*
  A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine says that shifting costs to patients decreases medication adherence.
• The Cost of Living: How Much Would You Pay to Live a Longer and Healthier Life?
  According to this report from the Chicago Graduate School of Business, Americans would enjoy enormous benefits from even modest progress in fighting chronic diseases.
• Practicing What They Preach: GSK Announces Employee Wellness Initiative*
  See how a leading healthcare company fosters a healthy workforce in its own organization.


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Employer Efforts

• Research Triangle Area Health Care Collaborative Launches Bridges to Excellence® Initiative to Improve Quality and Lower Costs
  Physicians in Research Triangle Area (RTA) who provide top-quality care will receive compensation thanks to a local collaborative.
• Health Benefits With A Healthier Bottom Line*
  A new cost-saving approach to corporate healthcare is just what the doctor ordered—and two major corporations may have just the prescription.


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White Papers

• Changing the Debate on Healthcare Costs in the US: The Triple Solution for Lower Cost, Better Quality Healthcare*
  As costs increase, some employers are asking employees to shoulder a larger share. To make a significant impact in both healthcare costs and the quality of care provided, reform efforts must focus on how to best limit the growth and burden of chronic disease.


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