The Consumer-Driven Approach: Can It Pick Up Where Managed Care Left Off?

Article Abstract:

Managed care has not been successful and health care costs have become uncontrollable. One of two options, in light of the current social, political and economic milieu, is an aggressive and global employer health benefits redesign that forcefully encourages consumer-driven behavior.

Management dynamics, Management, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Managed care plans (Medical care), Control, Company business management

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Culture, infrastructure and international health benefits delivery

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The factors that employers must take into account when selecting the health insurance for international employees are discussed. Cultural anomalies, overseas costs and risks, and health care delivery are likely to make affect any assumptions made in this regard.

Analysis, International aspects, Employment abroad, Overseas employment

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The employer's case for health management

Article Abstract:

Employers tried to reduce health benefit costs by trying to shift costs to employees. This has affected employee recruitment as well as retention. An alternate method of improving health of employees by implementing health management programs is suggested.

Personnel administration, Cost Control Techniques, Health aspects, Methods, Economic aspects, Human resource management, Employers, Company personnel management, Workers, Cost control, Cost reduction

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