State health reform; five trends that will transform hospitals

Article Abstract:

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has provided a $25.5 million to fund health reform planning in 12 states, including North Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Minnesota, Arkansas, Vermont, New York, Iowa, Oklahoma and Florida. Analysis is presented of forecasts for reregulation, expected growth of managed care plans, new methods of finance, changes concomitant with insurance reform, and implications of proposed cost and quality accountability. Hospitals must share responsibility for solving problems of cost and access.

Planning, Laws, regulations and rules, Cover Story, Social policy, Health care reform, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Wellness efforts: hospitals boost education, awareness - without physician backlash

Article Abstract:

Medical prevention and wellness programs organized by hospitals are effective at educating consumers on health topics and generates goodwill for medical institutions. Hospitals have found that these programs do not alienate physicians. In fact, physicians were responsible for an effective prevention campaign using professional athletes. The advertising campaign promoted children wearing helmets for any sporting activity.

Services, Medical care

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