State of the Industry: Obesity

Although the American Medical Association (AMA) announced the recommendation to reclassify obesity from a disorder to a disease, the decision is up for debate. » More

Healthcare Financing and Advisory Solutions from CIT
CIT offers a wide range of financing products to ophthalmology and optometry practices. From financing medical equipment to M&A services and cash flow loans, we tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client. cit.com/healthpertise

Health IT has new home

The Global Center for Health Innovation has opened in Cleveland. The facility aims to transform healthcare by displaying and collaborating on the latest in health and healthcare information technology, innovation, education and commerce through permanent showroom spaces, programs and virtual offerings.
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Free Webinar: 5010 Encounter Data Requirements – October 24
Join product experts from Inovalon to learn best practices for managing 5010 encounter data to achieve risk score accuracy for Medicare Advantage health plans. Register now to reserve your space here.

Advocates track Ohio's subsidized enrollment

Families USA, a nonpartisan advocacy group, estimates that 916,000 people in Ohio have the opportunity to enroll in exchange plans with subsidies. » More

The Obesity Epidemic
More than 78 million U.S. adults and 12 million children and adolescents are obese, and those numbers increase every day. Articles, video, whitepapers, and resources to help you adapt your practice to confront the growing epidemic.

Provider incentives don’t lead to overtreatment

Despite widespread implementation of pay for performance (P4P), there has been little data—other than opinions—to guide policymakers about the size of incentives that are needed for an effect, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. » More

"Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Multiple Types, Varying Impact?"

BLOG: Penn State wellness program proves a complete failure

A New York Congresswoman asked the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate employer wellness programs after finding some intrusive questioning on a Penn State employee health risk assessment (HRA). » More

[SLIDESHOW] Managed Healthcare Executive State of the Industry

Managed Healthcare Executive polled readers on their forecast for 2014 and beyond. Nearly 350 readers responded and their feedback is summarized here in our 2014 State of the Industry slideshow. » More

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