Aug 23, 2013 | Laboratory Management and Operations, Laboratory News, Laboratory Operations, Management & Operations
Elements of Obamacare specifically support employer programs designed to improve the health of employees Who would have believed that, after passage of the Affordable Care Act back in 2010, a fast-growing trend would be that of employers spending more money to develop employee wellness programs and offer medical clinics within corporate facilities? At a minimum, this development creates new opportunities for clinical laboratories to be direct providers of medical laboratory testing services to...
Dec 9, 2011 | Laboratory News, Laboratory Pathology
Oregon adopts health engagement model for its state employees, as evidence of cost savings grows Across the nation, pathologists and clinical laboratory managers will want to learn about a new model of healthcare reform. It is the “health engagement model” (HEM) and it is being rolled out by a number of health insurers. Variations of the HEM model are gaining ground in states around the country because health insurers see HEMs as a way to reduce costs and improve quality of healthcare. One new...
Jan 28, 2011 | Laboratory News, Laboratory Pathology
Wellness Programs Require Appropriate and Timely Use of Medical Laboratory Tests Pathologists and clinical laboratory managers know that smoking, obesity and unnecessary utilization are major factors in the skyrocketing cost of healthcare. These are primary reasons behind the desired transition from reactive and acute care to a health system organized to deliver proactive care. Consumer cooperation will be essential for this transition to succeed. Each year, the number of employer-funded or...
