ACA Premiums and Their Impact on You
It’s no secret that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a controversial issue. Advocates from both sides of the aisle are attempting to explain how the new legislation is going to help or hurt you, your family and/or your business. One consequence of the ACA that is just starting to gain much attention is […]
Let’s Innovate Together to Help Virginians Live Healthier Lives
By Christopher J. Mullins The challenges facing Virginia’s health care system are bigger than any one company, individual or organization can solve on their own. Take, for instance, diabetes and obesity, two serious health issues facing Virginia: according to United Health Foundation’s 2012 America’s Health Rankings released last month, Virginia has higher rates of diabetes […]
Smarter Healthcare: Let’s Pay Doctors To Keep People Healthy
As a medical doctor, I’m concerned about many aspects of the changes taking place in health care. But I’m also excited, because we have the opportunity to make health care a lot better. It’s a chance to change to a system of keeping individuals healthy, rather than performing procedures for payment. We can improve individuals’ […]
Employer Engagement in Health Innovation Can Be A Game Changer
On Monday, the US Supreme Court began hearing arguments onthe future of the Obama Administration’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA);a case that many believe will result in a historic health care decision.Although many Americans remain sharply divided on PPACA’s merits, there is no denying that health care in the United States is in need of reform
