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{Contents} NOVEMBER 2008 EXECUTIVE PROFILE SPECIAL REPORT Economic Ripple Effect Economic woes hit patients and providers hard, and plans must adjust accordingly. 19 by Shelly Reese ESSENTIALS COMMENTARY FOR YOUR BENEFIT In light of the recent NCQA report, collaboration may be key to fuel healthcare quality. 1 by Julie Miller POLITICS & POLICY Mental health parity law tucked into last month’s nancial bailout is hailed as a milestone. 9 by Jill Wechsler 12 Connecticut Department of Social Services Commissioner Michael P. Starkowski helps Charter Oak Health Plan bridge the gap for the uninsured in Connecticut. Story by Tracey Walker Photographs taken exclusively for by Jay Misencik (ISSN 15339300) is published monthly by Advanstar Communications Inc., 131 W First St., Duluth MN 558022065. Subscription rates: 1 year $89.25, 2 years $131.25 in the United States & Possessions; 1 year $110.25, 2 years $157.50 in Canada and Mexico; 1 year $173.25, 2 years $267.75 in all other countries. For air-expedited service, include an additional $78.75 per order annually. Single copies (prepaid only): $7.35 in the United States, $19.95 all other countries. Back issues, if available: $12.55 in the U.S.; $14.75 all other countries. Include $6.85 per order plus $2 per additional copy for U.S. postage and handling. If shipping outside the U.S., include an additional $10 per order plus $3 per additional copy. Periodicals postage paid at Duluth MN 55806 and additional mailing of ces. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Managed Healthcare Executive, P Box 6178, .O. Duluth, MN 55806-6178. Canadian GST number: R-124213133RT001, Publications Mail Agreement Number 40017597. Return all undeliverable Ca- Affordable Access HOSPITALS & PROVIDERS Medical mistakes are the new hits in contracting as insurers follow updated CMS rules. LETTER OF THE LAW HHS gives HIPAA enforcement more teeth so pay attention to operational oversight. 10 by John Eriksen, Esq. 23 by David Bennett TECHNOLOGY In times of natural disasters, the true value of electronic health records becomes apparent. MANAGED CARE OUTLOOK Healthcare remains tightly tied to economic xes for the longand short-term. 29 by Peter Kongstvedt, MD 26 by Tracey Walker DEPARTMENTS 2 | Editorial Advisors 4 | News Analysis 8 | State Report 30 | Desktop Resource 31 | Ad/Edit Index Microﬁlm or microﬁche copies of annual issues available through Advanstar Marketing Services, (800) 346-0085 ext. 477. nadian addresses to: Circulation Dept. or DPGM, and cannot take any responsibility for any losses 7496 Bath Road #2, Mississauga ON L4T 1L2. or other damages incurred by readers in reliance on such content. Copyright ©2008 Advanstar Communications Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may welcomes be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any unsolicited articles, manuscripts, photographs, ilmeans, electronic or mechanical including by photo- lustrations and other materials but cannot be held copy, recording, or information storage and retrieval responsible for their safekeeping or return. without permission in writing from the publisher. Advanstar Communications provides certain cusAuthorization to photocopy items for internal/ tomer contact data (such as customers’ names, educational or personal use, or the internal/educaaddresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses) tional or personal use of speci c clients is granted by Advanstar Communications Inc. for libraries and to third parties who wish to promote relevant prodother users registered with the Copyright Clearance ucts, services and other opportunities which may Center, 222 Rosewood Dr. Danvers, MA 01923, be of interest to you. If you do not want Advanstar 978-750-8400 fax 978-646-8700. For uses be- Communications to make your contact information yond those listed above, please direct your written available to third parties for marketing purposes, simply call toll-free 888-527-7008 between the request to Permission Dept. fax 440-891-2650 hours of 7:30 am and 5 pm CT and a customer does not verify service representative will assist you in removing any claims or other information appearing in any your name from Advanstar’s lists. Outside the U.S., of the advertisements contained in the publication, please phone 218-723-9477. Printed in U.S.A. MANAGED HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE NOVEMBER 2008 3

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Managed Healthcare Executive - November 2008 For Your Benefit Editorial Advisors Contents News Analysis State Report Politics &�Policy Letter of the Law Affordable Access Economic Ripple Effect Hospitals &�Providers Technology Managed Care Outlook Desktop Resource Ad/Edit Index

Managed Healthcare Executive - November 2008

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