The states' solutions
Tired of waiting for Washington to act, governors and legislators are becoming reluctant reformers. A heady mix of proposals is seasoned by money problems and well stirred by neophyte legislators.
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Drugmakers exit the comfort zone
Prescription drug costs are a favorite target for employers these days, but the forces that drive spending increases range far beyond pricing.
Managed care in the courtroom
Are health plans managing care or cash? And who should pay when things go wrong for patients? Emerging lawsuits have many employers worried.
Judge pares managed care lawsuit charges
News brief.
N.Y. employer must cover illnesses due to alcoholism
CalPERS gets a better deal
Peak job performance at any age: The truth about older workers
The American workforce is aging inexorably, but managers cling to outmoded myths about the job performance, trainability and attitudes of older employees.
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Hospitals and physicians feeling their oats
Assisting employees around the world
Multinational corporations face unique challenges in varied business and social environments, but the components of a solid employee assistance program are much the same at home or abroad.
Provider class action: Not the end of RICO yet
No takers for Wisconsin insurance plan
The do's and don'ts of HIPAA nondiscrimination
News briefs.
Pegram v. Herdrich fallout
What's your next move on ergonomics?
Federal regulations aside, it&s obvious that injured workers cost you money. A comprehensive response includes risk identification, careful shopping for equipment and ongoing education.
Plan description may not be enough notice of arbitration clause
Drugstore violated patient privacy
Next steps
Editorial comment.
Plans approach end-of-life-care with compassion
Some MCOs have made significant strides in end-of-life care, and they are working to bring this type of care program to patients in need.
