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Video visits give PCPs more bandwidth

WellPoint's soon-to-launch LiveHealth Online service offers members live video visits with primary care physicians. The virtual visits help PCPs see more patients. » More

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Commission draws blueprints for states

A new commission has emerged with more credibility than the average think tank. Its goal is to create practical solutions for states to manage today's crushing healthcare costs. » More

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Save on Rx after Brand-Generic Maxed – Calculate potential savings here

Health care payers attempting to reduce Rx spending may have exhausted their potential to switch members from brand to generic. One solution is to move members from their current brand drugs to less expensive alternative brands with equivalent therapeutic intent. Calculate potential savings here .

States lose out on co-ops

Fiscal cliff deal abruptly shuts down PPACA loan program meant to launch state-based co-op health plans, leaving 26 states without a chance to create them. » More

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PAC Delivers More Predictable GER than AWP –click here to see example

New drug price type, Predictive Acquisition Cost (PAC), delivers more predictable and stable generic effective rate (GER) than Average Wholesale Price (AWP). Click here to see a scenario illustrating how PAC compares to AWP for GER variability across drug groups. See example now

Consumers want more insurer regulation

Americans' personal experiences interacting with health plans influence their perception of the industry overall, according to Harris Interactive. » More

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• Telemedicine leaps ahead

• Co-ops need intellectual investment

• Private payers, CMS support PCPs

• Fiscal cliff effect on healthcare

• WellPoint creates vitality in primary care

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