Although it seems increasingly unlikely that health care reform as proposed by the Administration will pass, some sort of reform is likely. Employers must not stand by silently as this critical debate unfolds.
Although it seems increasingly unlikely that health care reform as proposed by the Administration will pass, some sort of reform is likely. Employers must not stand by silently as this critical debate unfolds.
Health care reform will be played out in different ways at different institutions, predict two physicians who should know. One runs a large university hospital, the other heads up a small community institution, and their views are notable for their differences as well as for their agreements.
The consequences of lawsuits brought by patients to obtain insurance coverage for autologous bone marrow treatment for breast cancer illustrate the problems that arise when health plans seek to exclude "experimental" treatments.
A few years ago, a coalition of Twin Cities employers met to design a high-quality, affordable health care package for their employees. Today, they are promoting their model not only to their employees and their families but to their community and across the country as well.
The advent of health care reform may cause older workers, no longer fearful of losing health benefits, to leave their jobs. Employers that want to retain these valuable employees may ultimately need to upgrade pay and benefits.
Employers can reduce their workers' compensation costs by encouraging internal communication and education before and after injuries occur. Comprehensive workers' compensation programs can be developed by integrating the management of employee benefits and workers' compensation claims.
Employers do not need the new math to compute that health care reform equals increased costs. Faced with this dilemma, they are exploring cost-management solutions to keep up with reform and at the same time keep down costs.
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