Thursday, March 31, 2016

The Intent / Behavior Gap

In his book, The Power of Fifty Bits, Dr. Bob Nease highlights the science of activating good intentions to improve behavior in healthcare and beyond. The fundamental idea of The Power of Fifty Bits is that for better or worse our brains are wired for inattention and inertia, not for attention and choice. This point is critical for those of us who are trying to improve behavior, because most of the time we act as though people have an infinite appetite for information and a boundless willingness to make decisions. Nothing could be further from the truth.

 
You can read more about this topic in the Express Scripts article titled, "The Intent / Behavior Gap"

HORIZON Health Ventures is a healthcare cost management solutions company used by insurance brokers, employee benefit consultants, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and associations, to bring proven thought leadership and strategy to the management of their clients healthcare costs. To learn more about HHV and their services, please visit http://horizonhealthventures.com/
he fundamental idea of The Power of Fifty Bits is that for better or worse our brains are wired for inattention and inertia, not for attention and choice. This point is critical for those of us who are trying to improve behavior, because most of the time we act as though people have an infinite appetite for information and a boundless willingness to make decisions. Nothing could be further from the truth. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/behavioral%20sciences/the%20intent%20behavior%20gap?ec_as=D2DD135EB02A4DC992D4653C41DE2D13#sthash.C5njxLAb.dpuf
he fundamental idea of The Power of Fifty Bits is that for better or worse our brains are wired for inattention and inertia, not for attention and choice. This point is critical for those of us who are trying to improve behavior, because most of the time we act as though people have an infinite appetite for information and a boundless willingness to make decisions. Nothing could be further from the truth. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/behavioral%20sciences/the%20intent%20behavior%20gap?ec_as=D2DD135EB02A4DC992D4653C41DE2D13#sthash.C5njxLAb.dpuf
he fundamental idea of The Power of Fifty Bits is that for better or worse our brains are wired for inattention and inertia, not for attention and choice. This point is critical for those of us who are trying to improve behavior, because most of the time we act as though people have an infinite appetite for information and a boundless willingness to make decisions. Nothing could be further from the truth. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/behavioral%20sciences/the%20intent%20behavior%20gap?ec_as=D2DD135EB02A4DC992D4653C41DE2D13#sthash.C5njxLAb.dpuf
he fundamental idea of The Power of Fifty Bits is that for better or worse our brains are wired for inattention and inertia, not for attention and choice. This point is critical for those of us who are trying to improve behavior, because most of the time we act as though people have an infinite appetite for information and a boundless willingness to make decisions. Nothing could be further from the truth. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/behavioral%20sciences/the%20intent%20behavior%20gap?ec_as=D2DD135EB02A4DC992D4653C41DE2D13#sthash.C5njxLAb.dpuf
he fundamental idea of The Power of Fifty Bits is that for better or worse our brains are wired for inattention and inertia, not for attention and choice. This point is critical for those of us who are trying to improve behavior, because most of the time we act as though people have an infinite appetite for information and a boundless willingness to make decisions. Nothing could be further from the truth. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/behavioral%20sciences/the%20intent%20behavior%20gap?ec_as=D2DD135EB02A4DC992D4653C41DE2D13#sthash.C5njxLAb.dpuf
In his book, The Power of Fifty Bits, Dr. Bob Nease highlights the science of activating good intentions to improve behavior in healthcare and beyond. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/behavioral%20sciences/the%20intent%20behavior%20gap?ec_as=D2DD135EB02A4DC992D4653C41DE2D13#sthash.C5njxLAb.dpuf
In his book, The Power of Fifty Bits, Dr. Bob Nease highlights the science of activating good intentions to improve behavior in healthcare and beyond. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/behavioral%20sciences/the%20intent%20behavior%20gap?ec_as=D2DD135EB02A4DC992D4653C41DE2D13#sthash.C5njxLAb.dpuf

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Right Drug, Right Price

Indication-specific pricing makes therapy more affordable and accessible for all patients by aligning payment for a drug with the value it delivers to a particular patient population. To read more on this topic, visit the Express Scripts article titled, Right Drug, Right Price.  

 
HORIZON Health Ventures is a healthcare cost management solutions company used by insurance brokers, employee benefit consultants, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and associations, to bring proven thought leadership and strategy to the management of their clients healthcare costs. To learn more about HHV and their services, please visit http://horizonhealthventures.com/
Indication-specific pricing makes therapy more affordable and accessible for all patients by aligning payment for a drug with the value it delivers to a particular patient population. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/drug%20options/right%20drug%20right%20price?ec_as=E2D12FD8F9F842B28BF7F48FB0BA3A1E#sthash.vjwg30KO.dpuf
Indication-specific pricing makes therapy more affordable and accessible for all patients by aligning payment for a drug with the value it delivers to a particular patient population. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/drug%20options/right%20drug%20right%20price?ec_as=E2D12FD8F9F842B28BF7F48FB0BA3A1E#sthash.vjwg30KO.dpuf
Indication-specific pricing makes therapy more affordable and accessible for all patients by aligning payment for a drug with the value it delivers to a particular patient population. - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/lab/insights/drug%20options/right%20drug%20right%20price?ec_as=E2D12FD8F9F842B28BF7F48FB0BA3A1E#sthash.vjwg30KO.dpuf

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

OptumRX Signs Deal With Walgreeens To Grow In-Store Prescriptions


OptumRx Inc., the pharmacy benefit manager division of UnitedHealth Group Inc., said on Thursday it signed an agreement with Walgreens Boots Alliance that is the first step in a strategic relationship with the pharmacy chain.

To learn more about this development, please visit the Business Insurance website to read their published article titled, "OptumRX Signs Deal With Walgreeens To Grow In-Store Prescriptions". 



HORIZON Health Ventures is a healthcare cost management solutions company used by insurance brokers, employee benefit consultants, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and associations, to bring proven thought leadership and strategy to the management of their clients healthcare costs. To learn more about HHV and their services, please visit http://horizonhealthventures.com/

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Waste In Cancer Drugs Costs $3 Billion A Year, a Study Says

The federal Medicare program and private health insurers waste nearly $3 billion every year buying cancer medicines that are thrown out because many drug makers distribute the drugs only in vials that hold too much for most patients, a group of cancer researchers has found.

To read more of the New York Times article, "Waste In Cancer Drugs Costs $3 Billion A Year, a Study Says ", please click here

HORIZON Health Ventures is a healthcare cost management solutions company used by insurance brokers, employee benefit consultants, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and associations, to bring proven thought leadership and strategy to the management of their clients healthcare costs. To learn more about HHV and their services, please visit http://horizonhealthventures.com/


Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Why America Pays So Much More For Drugs

The U.S. drug price premium has been shown again and again. It depends on the drug and the country, but a Reuters analysis found that the U.S. pays as much as seven times more than the United Kingdom for some top-selling drugs. 

Be sure to read the article titled, "Why America Pays So Much For Drugs" published by The Washington Post to learn more about this ever-growing issue. 

HORIZON Health Ventures is a healthcare cost management solutions company used by insurance brokers, employee benefit consultants, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and associations, to bring proven thought leadership and strategy to the management of their clients healthcare costs. To learn more about HHV and their services, please visit http://horizonhealthventures.com/


Thursday, March 10, 2016

U.S. Prescription Drug Spending Is on the Rise

If you haven't already, be sure to read The Wall Street Journal's recent article titled, U.S. Prescription Drug Spending Is on the Rise. Prescription drug spending in the U.S. is rising and is projected to continue to climb faster than overall health spending, federal officials said Tuesday. Drug spending rose an estimated sharp 12.6% in 2014 after years of unusually slow growth—it rose about 2% a year between 2008 and 2012.

HORIZON Health Ventures is a healthcare cost management solutions company used by insurance brokers, employee benefit consultants, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and associations, to bring proven thought leadership and strategy to the management of their clients healthcare costs. To learn more about HHV and their services, please visit http://horizonhealthventures.com/

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Employers Testing New Ways to Rein In Specialty Drug Costs

In today's blog be sure to read the article titled, Employers Testing New Ways To Rein In Specialty Drug Costs on BusinessInsurance.com



HORIZON Health Ventures is a healthcare cost management solutions company used by insurance brokers, employee benefit consultants, third-party administrators, insurance companies, and associations, to bring proven thought leadership and strategy to the management of their clients healthcare costs. To learn more about HHV and their services, please visit http://horizonhealthventures.com/