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November, 4 2005

A number of recent studies of Health Savings Accounts and similar plans are proving that companies and consumers who switch to these consumer-directed plans experience lower costs while maintaining access to needed health care. For example, eHealthInsurance...




September, 29 2005

Since late 2003 when the federal government cleared the way for health savings accounts coupled with high-deductible health plans, the market for such plans has blossomed. Recent surveys and media reports show that more and more businesses are...




September, 9 2005

The American health insurance marketplace is being transformed by the move toward consumerism, with patients seeking more control over their health care spending and treatment options. This is precipitating many changes in the medical profession...




August, 11 2005

As more Americans move into consumer-directed health plans, more and more studies are being produced that report on early experience with these plans. We have released a paper that summarizes some of the newest studies of these products...




May, 10 2005

IN THIS ISSUE: Thomas to Move Social Security, Address Employer Health Exclusion Not So Fast, Mr. Chairman Ain't Competition Grand? HighMark Offers HSAs in Individual Market Half a Billion Bucks in HSAs...




May, 5 2005

IN THIS ISSUE: CDHCC Conference in Chicago; Roy Ramthun Moves to White House; AHIP Announces One Million HSAs Sold; WellPoint Acquires Lumenos; Segal Company Reports Favorable CD Health Experience...




April, 27 2005

IN THIS ISSUE: If Hospital Competition Won't Come to America; Commonwealth's Latest Thoughts on HSAs; CRS Also Has Some Thoughts on HSAs...




April, 20 2005

IN THIS ISSUE: Would You Rather Pay $1,560 or $50 Per Visit?; Need for "Clinically Integrated" Hospital Bills Touted; Hospitals Waking up to Consumer Driven Health; Not-for-Profit Hospital Lawsuits Find Tough Sledding...




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