Managed Healthcare Executive - March 2009 - (Page 2) {Contents} MARCH 2009 SPECIAL REPORT Middle Ground When it comes to furthering quality efforts, more stakeholders are nding ways to work together. Story by David Bennett llustrated exclusively for MANAGED HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE by Eric Westbrook 11 ESSENTIALS COMMENTARY DEPARTMENTS 1 5 29 30 31 Editorial Advisors News Analysis State Report: Washington MHE Resource Ad/Edit Index 15 PHARMACY BEST PRACTICES Many question CDHPs’ in uence on pharmacy utilization. by Mari Edlin 4 FOR YOUR BENEFIT Consumers need far more control of the healthcare dollar in order to in uence the supply and demand in a true consumerdriven system. by Julie Miller 19 DRUG CLASS OVERVIEW Triptans are the preferred migraine management treatment. by Elaine Zablocki 8 POLITICS & POLICY Obama’s public plan option stirs debate among insurers and employers. by Jill Wechsler Microfilm or microfiche copies of annual issues available through Advanstar Marketing Services, (800) 346-0085 ext. 477. 23 HEALTH MANAGEMENT Parity law has self-insured organizations retooling mental health bene ts. by Shelly Reese 9 LETTER OF THE LAW Medicare Part D plan oversight remains on the radar. by John Eriksen Printed in U.S.A. 25 HOSPITALS AND PROVIDERS Federally quali ed health centers aim to keep their patients out of the ER. by Mike McCue 27 TECHNOLOGY Long-term IT plans reap near-term productivity gains. by Dennis Schmuland, MD 2 MARCH 2009 MANAGED HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE Correction February’s Executive Pro le featured leader should have been identi ed as Charlotte MacBeth.
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