Health/Disease Strategy

Deaths per 1,000 live births

Aetna examines technology solutions to advance evidence-based care

Start with lifestyle modifications then determine need for testing

A national program aims to accelerate treatment and diagnosis

Plan's data show 1.2% of screenings resulted in cancer diagnosis

They might not recognize the early symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and paranoia, of serious mental illness

Payers, providers must design compliant policies and ensure access

There should be more mental healthcare service delivered in schools to provide comprehensive assessments, early interventions, and treatment

PCPs must consider the whole patient with type 2 diabetes, not just the blood glucose, noting that patient weight loss, weight maintenance, and exercise are huge challenges

Medicines that better control glucose and more efficient dosing needed

Stakeholders must influence individuals to become more responsible for their choices.

A tobacco cessation benefit can reduce future medical costs.

Inexpensive pill boxes could help at-risk members remain adherent to drug regimens and help WellPoint earn a higher star rating

Chronic care patients need reminder calls to remain adherent to treatment and show up for appointments

AHA notes that four out of five seniors have chronic conditions

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

Stem cells could successfully treat chronic conditions with significant cost savings.

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

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

Plans are turning to patient monitoring programs to better manage rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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

Managed care organizations need to look toward the future market in long-term care.

Sure, you need to eat right and exercise, but why aren't you doing it?

Proven programs lead to better drug compliance among diabetic members.

An increase in smartphone and e-reader use among older Americans has propelled the launch of a new health literacy initiative