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A new report in Health Plan Week finds that although ER visits ticked up slightly, hospital admissions took a sharp dive during the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to the same period in ’07. Analysts cited in the article blame higher financial burdens for patients (copays, deductibles) combined with the economic downturn for the decline.
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Advancing Chronic Care: Strategic Support for Health and Cost Management
Join Marathon Health for a timely conversation on how advanced primary care can help employers stay ahead of costly downstream health issues.
When employees face a serious medical condition, the impact on their health and financial well-being can be devastating.
Much has been written recently about the increased scrutiny of employer's fiduciary responsibility related to the health and welfare plans offered to their employees.
With projections indicating that the costs of employer-sponsored healthcare will hit unprecedented levels in 2025
