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{Contents} DECEMBER 2008 EXECUTIVE PROFILE SPECIAL REPORT Bundled Payment Global payment, also known as bundled payment, has resurfaced under P4P initiatives. 19 by Izabella Iizuka ESSENTIALS TECHNOLOGY HIEs prove that their bene ts are worth investing in. COMMENTARY FOR YOUR BENEFIT Women are still shouting for equality, and minority groups are not far behind. 22 by Jamie J. Gooch 1 by Julie Miller After making the move to for-pro t and becoming a public company, Triple-S Management Corp., has positioned itself for possible entry into the U.S. market. Story by Julie Miller Photographs taken exclusively for by Miguel Maldonado MANAGED HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE (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.O. Box 6178, Duluth, MN 55806-6178. Canadian GST number: R-124213133RT001, Publications Mail Agreement No. 40612608. Return Undeliverable Canadian Ad- Puerto Rico’s PLAN Copyright ©2008 Advanstar Communications Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including by photocopy, recording, or information storage and retrieval without permission in writing from the publisher. Authorization to photocopy items for internal/educational or personal use, or the internal/educational or personal use of speci c clients is granted by Advanstar Communications Inc. for libraries and other users registered with the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Dr. Danvers, MA 01923, 978-750-8400 fax 978646-8700. For uses beyond those listed above, please direct your written request to Permission Dept. fax 440-891-2650 12 POLITICS & POLICY Healthcare reform has economic hurdles ahead. 9 by Jill Wechsler LETTER OF THE LAW Financial woes fuel greater scrutiny of insurers. 10 by Barry Senterﬁtt DRUG CLASS OVERVIEW Peptic ulcers respond to acidreducer medications. 26 by Elaine Zablocki MANAGED CARE OUTLOOK CLIA affects the release of lab results for use in electronic medical records. 28 by Kathryn A. Roe DEPARTMENTS 2 | Editorial Advisors 7 | News Analysis 18 | 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. dresses to: Bleuchip International, P. O. Box 25542, and cannot take any responsibility for any losses London, ON N6C 6B2, CANADA or other damages incurred by readers in reliance on such content. MANAGED HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE welcomes unsolicited articles, manuscripts, photographs, illustrations and other materials but cannot be held responsible for their safekeeping or return. Printed in U.S.A. Advanstar Communications provides certain customer contact data (such as customers’ names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses) to third parties who wish to promote relevant products, services and other opportunities which may be of interest to you. If you do not want Advanstar Communications to make your contact information available to third parties for marketing purposes, simply call toll-free 888-527-7008 between the hours of 7:30 am and 5 pm CT and a customer MANAGED HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE 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. 4 DECEMBER 2008

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