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Business Insights Health Care Strategies from UPMC Health PlanStaying up to speed in a fast-changing health care industry is critical. Below are articles by UPMC Health Plan subject-matter experts that appeared in Smart Business, a business magazine directed at the employers of Western Pennsylvania. The informative articles feature topics that we think matter most to employers, both now and in the near future. Not surprisingly, several of the articles touch on new technology and other hot trends in the industry, such as consumer-driven health plans, employee assistance programs, health screenings, and wellness programs. You'll find articles on subjects you might not be familiar with, such as health care economics, and on subjects you might not have considered, such as how state and federal legislative activity can impact health care costs. We also included some familiar subjects that employers can never get too much information about, such as Medicare Part D and what to look for in a pharmacy benefits manager.  Chronic Conditions How to understand and manage employees' medical needs. By: Dr. S. Ramalingam, senior medical director, UPMC Health Plan August 2008  Getting Personal How personal health records may change the face of American health care. By: Sharon Hicks, vice president, internet strategy, UPMC Health Plan July 2008  Generic Solutions How intelligent pharmacy benefit design can lower health care costs. By: Chronis Manolis, R.Ph., vice president, pharmacy services, UPMC Health Plan May 2008  Finding the Right Balance How to utilize Employee Assistance Programs to benefit your employees. By: Richard Citrin, Ph.D., vice president, employee assistance programs, UPMC Health Plan April 2008  Ergonomically Correct How ergonomics can create and maintain a healthy work environment. By: David Weir, president, UPMC Work Partners March 2008 Safe and Sound How to create a culture of safety at your company. By: David Weir, president, UPMC Work Partners February 2008  Health Insurance and Small Business The coverage your company can't afford to exclude. By: Anthony Benevento, vice president, sales & marketing, UPMC Health Plan November 2007  Abusing the System How to protect your business from the effects of health care fraud. By: William Gedman, vice president, quality audit, fraud & abuse, UPMC Health Plan October 2007  Staying Informed Transparency and consumerism in health care. By: William McCarthy, director, large market sales, UPMC Health Plan September 2007  Electronic Health Records Empowering employees to manage their health care. By: Michael Taylor, executive director, marketing and communications, UPMC Health Plan August 2007 Managing Health Care Costs How to devise an effective multitiered strategy. By: Anthony Benevento, vice president, sales & marketing, UPMC Health Plan July 2007  Keeping Costs to a Minimum How to avoid workers' comp problems and issues. By: David Weir, president, UPMC Work Partners June 2007  Targeting Limited Health Dollars Why employers should understand health risks. By: Pamela Peele, Ph.D., vice president, health economics, UPMC Health Plan May 2007 Engaging Employees How to get employees excited about wellness programs. By: Michael Taylor, executive director, marketing and communications, UPMC Health Plan April 2007  Health Care Treatment Methods How methods are changing to improve conditions in the long run. By: Dr. Michael J. Culyba, vice president, medical affairs, UPMC Health Plan March 2007  Health Promotion How wellness programs can help lower health care costs. By: Rose Gantner, Ed.D., senior director, health promotions, UPMC Health Plan February 2007
Generic DrugsSeeking an access/quality-of-care/cost balance in health care. By: Chronis Manolis, R.Ph., vice president, pharmacy services, UPMC Health Plan December 2006
Employee Wellness ProgramsFocusing on lifestyle behavior changes. By: Rose Gantner, Ed.D., senior director, health promotions, UPMC Health Plan November 2006
Navigating the WebTaking advantage of online health care tools. By: Michael Taylor, executive director, marketing and communications, UPMC Health Plan October 2006
Risk MitigationHow to make health economics work for your organization. By: Pamela Peele, Ph.D., vice president, health economics, UPMC Health Plan September 2006 
Legislative Impact on Health CareKeeping current on legislative activities can help reduce overall health care costs. By: Joe Wise, senior director, government relations, UPMC Health Plan August 2006 
Medicare Trend-SpottingHow to handle your employees' Medicare requirements. By: Cathy Batteer, vice president, Medicare, UPMC Health Plan July 2006 
Promoting WellnessHow to set up a health and wellness program at your company. By: Richard Citrin, Ph.D., vice president, employee assistance programs, UPMC Health Plan June 2006
Addressing the Cost of Health CareStrategies for employers to handle rising health care costs. By: Michael Taylor, executive director, marketing and communications, UPMC Health Plan May 2006 
Consumer-Driven Health PlansNew health options can lower employer and employee premiums. By: Scott Lammie, senior vice president/CFO, UPMC Insurance Services Division April 2006
Technology in Health CareHow to use technology to maximize health care options and lower costs. By: Michael Taylor, executive director, marketing and communications, UPMC Health Plan March 2006
Using Integrated Care ManagementIntegrated care management can provide health care savings. By: Dr. Michael J. Culyba, vice president, medical affairs, UPMC Health Plan February 2006 
Using Data to Manage Health CareHow to utilize data to maximize health care investments and create a healthy work force. By: Dr. Anne Boland Docimo, chief medical officer, UPMC Health Plan January 2006 |
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