Archive for November, 2009

Health Alliance Announces Results of Outcomes-Based Contract

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Health Alliance Medical Plans, located in Illinois, once again strikes a ground-breaking chord in value-based design.  Through an outcomes-based contract for osteoporosis, formulated on the use of Actonel, they have announced early results of improved outcomes and value.  Christina Barrington, …

Community Health–Imperative to Value

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Recently, Cyndy commented for the Environment, Health and Safety website on the importance of health for survivability of communities. Intrinsic to the concept of health-wealth at the community level is the concept of driving value across multiple stakeholders.  Read the …

Leveraging Health: A Decision Matrix for Value-Based Designs

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

The Center has launched a new white paper that will guide you through the basics of value-based designs.  Funded through a generous grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, the matrix was developed by the Innovators who guide the Center.  Read …

SeeChange Health: Innovation in Plan Design

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

SeeChange Health is a new member of the Center, and the creator of a very innovative plan design that puts prevention first in value-based concepts.  You can read more, including Cyndy’s comments on this innovation focused on prevention and wellness …