Julie Miller

An industry-wide shift toward consumerism and value-based care reflects modern consumers’ desire for transparency around their healthcare coverage. In order to meet these heightened expectations, insurers must adapt and identify new ways to educate, engage and support members who are taking ownership of their options.

Strategies to get the most value out of current and future oncology payment models

The mentors and lessons that have impacted your career.

Expert recommendations on new leadership skills speak to both external market forces as well as internal fundamentals.

Trust is deteriorating, and that can work against payers attempting to enter alternative contracts

New guidelines from HHS reveal a fee equal to 3.5% of premiums for plans participating in federal exchanges.

The National Governors Assn. talks Medicaid with President Obama during fiscial policy meetings.

Last month, the National Quality Forum (NQF) endorsed 10 behavioral-health quality measures

A study of 1.7 million patients with diabetes indicates that reducing inflammation of the mouth can produce improvement in other health measures.

Consumers say that choosing healthcare benefits is the most difficult major life decision behind saving for retirement.

Legislation proposed by Michigan's governor would modernize the state's regulatory system in time for changes under PPACA.

CDC recommends value-based strategies to help members control high blood pressure

Paul B. Ginsburg discusses how new payment models are progressing

Watch healthcare spending shift and increase over the last 50 years.

Missouri study indicates LGBT discrimination and poorer health outcomes

WellPoint has a history of major acquisitions, and the new CEO already has something on the to-do list.

Medicaid 2.0 will hit state markets in the pocketbook.

Four executives discuss HIV/AIDS, treatment options, and how things have changed in 30 years

Clearly this is WellPoint's vote of confidence in the future Medicaid market

Brad Wilson discusses a new health clinic, created through a unique partnership between BCBSNC and UNC

Outlining future costs for HDHP members would encourage more prevention and care compliance.

Private insurers have created novel incentive programs this year to reinforce the practice of primary care.

Independence Blue Cross is prepared to capitalize on the opportunity

While many awaited the most significant ruling in healthcare history, Medicaid plans remained optimistic that coverage expansion would continue. But there's a caveat.

Support school nurses who can improve kids' health.

Providers pledge to drive out waste by avoiding certain unnecessary services, and many believe it's a good first effort at true cost control.

Cigna recognizes potential of Medicare Advantage market

Kerry Weems, a finance and budget expert, formerly the chief of CMS, warns managed care of rate fights around every corner.

Eventually, the conversations attacking health insurers will tire out, and providers will become the next health-reform punching bag.

Let no assumption go unchallenged in this new era of healthcare, including the one that says rhinovirus is 'just' the common cold