C O N T E N T S
CDHC Solutions Magazine - Apr/May 2009 Issue
F E A T U R E S
by Vik Kashyap
Innovations in CDHC
OptumHealth Technology Puts Patients, Caregivers on Same Page; General Mills First to Adopt
Worksite Pharmacist Program; MedImpact Customers Have Access to Online Medical Data
Briefs
Metavante Sold to Fidelity National for $2.94 billion
Who's Who Profiles
Resource Guide/Ad Index
Ask the Experts
What Employers Need to Know about Temporary COBRA Subsidy care.
by Kaye Pestaina
Stats & Data
Aetna Study Reveals that Consumer-Directed Plans Create Involvement While Cutting Costs.
ONLINE
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Featured Blog
Laura Expresses Empathy and Appreciates Her Teenage Son—You Can, Too
by Coach Meg, Wellcoaches Corp.
Hot Forum Topics 
- What is your opinion on limited medical benefit plans? Are you using them
or have you considered them?
Take These Polls
- Is your health care plan
self-funded?
- Do you offer a wellness benefit?
Other Key Tools
- Networking
- Industry Calendar
- Miss an issue?
Catch up by reading archived articles.
- Supplier Resources
Keep your browser positioned to www.CDHCSolutionsMag.com to keep up-to-date on emerging solutions in consumer-directed health care. Also find resources, gain insight, and interact with your peers in benefits and compensation by visiting www.BCSolutionsMag.com.
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C O N T E N T S
CDHC Solutions Magazine - January 2009 Issue
F E A T U R E S
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's & Publisher's Letter
Why the Future Looks Bright
People on the Move
Innovations in CDHC
Mobile Phone Solution Offers Real-Time Reminders and Decision-Support; Personalized Videos Target Employees to Increase Engagement; Ingenix Consulting
Briefs
Who's Who Profiles
Resources Guide/Ad Index
News
Stats & Data
Coming up Next
How do HDHPs with an HSA stack up next to traditional plans? Can an average family really make it work?
CDHC Solutions Outlook: 2009 |
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ONLINE
CDHC Solutions Online brings you Web 2.0 at its best—a social networking site dedicated to providing expert advice, trends, and information about consumer-directed health care using a 24/7, virtual, portable format.
Health care delivery and benefit design is transforming at an electric pace. Are you successfully navigating the shifting paradigm? Learn how on CDHCSolutionsMag.com.
Featured Blog
A New Kind of "Strengths" Training
by Coach Meg, Wellcoaches Corp. 
Hot Forum Topics
- How optimistic are you that CDHC will flourish? What do you think needs to happen, and do you agree/disagree with the stakeholders featured in this issue (What CDHC Needs to Grow)?
Take These Polls
- When is the last time your organization reevaluated its dental plan design?
- Does your company offer obesity management?
Other Key Tools
- Networking
- Industry Calendar
- Miss an issue?
Catch up by reading archived articles.
- Supplier Resources
Keep your browser positioned to www.CDHCSolutionsMag.com to keep up-to-date on emerging solutions in consumer-directed health care. Also find resources, gain insight, and interact with your peers in benefits and compensation by visiting www.BCSolutionsMag.com.
To learn more about using the portals to network with your peers or to access potential customers surfing alongside you, contact Doug Field, publisher, at 770-475-9770 or DField@FieldMedia.com.
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CDHC Solutions Magazine - September Issue 
F E A T U R E S
Mr. President, Take Note
-Says NAM's John Engler
The National Association of Manufacturers represents thousands of employers, most mandated to provide health insurance.
It has some advice for the next president and this Congress
read it >
BY JOHN ENGLER,
PRESIDENT,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT
Medical Travel Offers Solutions
Medical travel is taking hold in the United States and employers now have intriguing options that could yield significant savings. Read about trends in credentialing, tourism, surgery, and savings. view>
BY MEDICAL TRAVEL TODAY
Trends in Payment Card Solutions
Several innovations in payment cards are increasing their flexibility and responding to employees’ needs while increasing efficiency among other stakeholders. view>
By STACY POURFALLAH
A Pivotal Time in the United States' Health Care History
INTEGRATED CARE: WELLNESS & DISEASE MANAGEMENT 
If you are trying to stem obesity among your workforce, consider binge eating disorder.
BY RICHARD BEDROSIAN
HSA/FSA/HRA 
What HSA substantiation would mean to the industry.
BY JOAN CHRISTENSEN
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
Widening disability insurance options enable employers to offer more benefits.
BY JIM JACOBSEN
POLICY
The presidential election won’t cure your health care bills.
BY DENNIS TRIPLETT
ASK THE EXPERTS 
Will the Health Care Technology Act finally usher in widespread use of electronic health information?
BY JASON S. MACKEY
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May/June 2008 Edition
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ALL articles from the current issue of
Consumer-Directed Health Care Solutions magazine,
click on the links below.
FEATURES
OptumHealth CEO Dawn Owens on Consumer-Directed Health Care
One of the most powerful women in health care talks with CDHC Solutions’ Editorial Director, Alison Amoroso, for an interview about the nation’s largest health and wellness company’s efforts to make health care more accessible, affordable, and effective for millions.
By Alison Amoroso
7 Steps to Consumer-Driven Heaven
Achieving consumer-driven health care in today’s environment seems nothing short of a miracle. Here’s practical information about how to succeed in this new health care paradigm.
By Andrew Ceccon
Case Study: The State of Colorado
The Most Effective Way to Cut the Cost of Health Care: Think Outside of the Box
By Josh Holman
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: Trends in Incentive Solutions
Sound RX to Engage Employees in Their Health
From encouraging wellness program participation to introducing consumer-directed health care, incentives are a powerful tool
to engage and reward employees, as well as a measurable cause-and-effect tool for health care solutions
By Don Hoemke
Change Employee Behavior in a Consumer-Driven World
Find out how incentives fit perfectly into a CDHC benefits design.
By Sue Lewis
DEPARTMENTS:
Letter to the Readers
CDHC Becomes Practical
People on the Move, Briefs
News
Chantix linked to suicide.
Innovations in CDHC
Google; Behavioral Health Workplace Center; Center for Health Value Innovation
HSA/FSA/HRA
Simple steps to increase high-deductible health plan participation.
By Jill Kelly
Supplemental Benefits
As employees become savvier, are you ready to deliver comprehensive coverage and convenience-driven health benefits?
By Lance C. Osborne
Resource Guide
Ask the Expert
Obama and McCain’s health care reform plans compared.
By Joseph Paduda
Stats & Data
- Americans want more health care innovations, technology.
- Is the health care system broken? Consumers’ opinions divided.
- How does the U.S. health care system stack up against other countries?
March/April 2008 Edition
To view ALL articles from the current issue of Consumer-Directed Health Care Solutions magazine, click on the links below
FEATURES
Slash Costs With an Effective Plan Design
The City of Arlington, Tx slashes annual health care costs 25 percent with plan and five-year implementation.
Find out how it inspired 35 percent participation rates.
By Marie R. Dufresne
DMAA Pre-Show Guide
Sneak a peek at this year's summit. More than 1200 human resource professionals are expected to attend.
Sept. 7-10, 2008 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fl.
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: Trends in Pharmacy Benefits Management Solutions
Mail Order Pharmacy Offers Added Benefits
Mail Service pharmacy offers not only cost savings and convenience, but also programs that help members use
medication appropriately, consistently, and safely.
Here are six opportunities that your organization and employees can benefit from utilizing a mail order service.
By RJ Correia
Will Your CDHC Design Cost Share or Merely Cost Shift?
For the most part, plans fall into the cost-shifting category.
Here are strategies to make the shift less onerous.
By Jack McClurg
DEPARTMENTS:
Letter to the Readers
Solutions for employers and the nation
People on the Move, Briefs, News
Innovations in CDHC
Metavante, medical home networks, PHRs
Wellness
Strategies to boost presenteeism at the workplace
By Justin Raniszeski
Supplemental Benefits
Hearing loss emerges as a major workforce problem.
By Eric Sternberg
Resource Guide
Ask the Expert
Obama vs Clinton: Which health-care reform plan is best?
By Joseph Paduda
Stats & Data
Which states pay for more pharmacy?
A state-by-state comparison
productivity and reducing 
