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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McKesson is taking a leadership role in helping health plans successfully transition to healthcare reimbursement models that compensate providers for the value of services that patients receive, rather than the volume of services that providers render. Such models foster greater collaboration between payers and providers in improving both clinical and financial outcomes. Presentations by McKesson experts at two major healthcare industry events highlight the groundwork for health plans as they design, implement and measure the results of these innovative programs. more»

Many doctors say they want to spend more time engaging in online activities. But that doesn't reflect their actions in the real world. According to a survey that measured physicians' digital behavior, 84% of doctors would prefer to attend events such as continuing medical education (CME) training online. But only 6.4% say that they actually participate in virtual events very often, and only 18.5% participate in them often. more»

NEW YORK, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam, in an address to the World Health Care Congress on Tuesday (April 17), detailed the challenges facing the U.S. more»

Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam, in an address to the World Health Care Congress on Tuesday (April 17), detailed the challenges facing the U.S. health care delivery system and highlighted Verizon's efforts to help transform it through the use of information technology. McAdam pointed out that for true change to occur, both health care providers and consumers must be on board. more»

WASHINGTON -- Eliza Corporation – the pioneer and recognized leader in Health Engagement Management solutions – will moderate a high-profile panel discussion at the 2012 World Health Care Congress. more»

STAMFORD, Conn., Apr 13, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pitney Bowes Inc. PBI -0.56% today announced that it will be sharing best practices and advanced communication management solutions that help health care organizations drive patient and plan member engagement, increase revenues, and reduce costs at the World Health Care Congress, April 16-18, in Washington, DC. more»

ATLANTA, Apr 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alere Health CEO Mike Cotton will highlight the challenges facing employers, health plans, providers and legislators in the coming years during his opening remarks tomorrow at the 9th annual World Health Care Congress being held through April 18 in Washington, D.C., at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. more»

WASHINGTON, Apr 13, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- From April 16th to the 18th, 2012, the International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (IFRED) will attend the World Health Care Congress (WHCC) to address economic issues and workplace solutions for the world's leading disability confronting our global economy -- depression. more»

Inland Empire Health Plan Renews Collaborative Care Partnership with Landacorp Landacorp to continue serving the unique needs of Medi-Cal, Healthy Families and Healthy Kids Programs and Medicare special needs members more»

Last week six Republicans in the US House of Representatives sent a letter to the FDA and FCC that explains the importance of wireless health devices and medical apps, cautions against slow and inconsistent regulations, and asks for a progress report on how the two regulatory bodies are working together to co-regulate these technologies. The six House members that signed the letter were: Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA), Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-CA), Rep. Michael Burgess MD (R-TX), and Rep. Phil Gingrey MD (R-GA). more»

CAMBRIDGE, MA, Apr 09, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Medullan, Inc. ( www.medullan.com ), the brains behind health technology innovation, announced today that it is a key participant at the upcoming 9th Annual World Health Care Congress, taking place in Washington, DC April 16-18, 2012. more»

The greatest untapped resource in health care is the patient. An engaged and activated patient can make the difference between health care success and failure. Through electronic medical record (EMR) systems we have begun to tap that resource by prescribing information to the patient just in time to help him or her make a better health decision or to support a higher quality of self care. Still, there is something important to consumer empowerment that is missing. more»

The relationship between depression and other physical chronic diseases more»

CHICO, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Landacorp announced today it will lead a timely case study presentation, as well as sponsor and exhibit, at the 9th Annual World Health Care Congress (WHCC) in Washington, D.C., April 16 - April 18, 2012. more»

CHICO, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Landacorp announced today it will lead a timely case study presentation, as well as sponsor and exhibit, at the 9th Annual World Health Care Congress (WHCC) in Washington, DC, April 16 - April 18, ... more»

Express Scripts completed its $29 billion acquisition of Medco Health Solutions, creating the largest pharmacy benefits manager in the U.S. despite an aggressive advocacy campaign to fight the deal. more»

Express Scripts completed its $29 billion acquisition of Medco Health Solutions, creating the largest pharmacy benefits manager in the U.S. despite an aggressive advocacy campaign to fight the deal. more»

Express Scripts completed its $29 billion acquisition of Medco Health Solutions, creating the largest pharmacy benefits manager in the U.S. despite an aggressive advocacy campaign to fight the deal. more»

the University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Insurance Design ... More effectively implement and communicate value-based benefit design provisions in ... more»