The Facts
Benefit design should consider reversing the trend of increases in patient copayments for services considered to be indicators of high quality care.
Featured News
- Mark Fendrick, MD testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health. Written & oral testimony, video and summary available.
- KEY STAKEHOLDERS SUPPORT V-BID
A recent report by Partnership for Sustainable Health Care, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation singled out V-BID as a recommendation to sustain affordability and quality in America's health care system.
- V-BID IN STATE EXCHANGES
Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance Reforms reviews V-BID plans in state exchanges. Read more about V-BID and exchanges.
- LOW VALUE CLINICAL SERVICES
A Commonwealth Fund study establishes a systematic, evidence-based, transparent strategy for identifying potential "low value" clincial servcies.
Full report available.
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V-BID IN STATE EXCHANGES
In the post-reform environment, policy makers need to present V-BID plans in ways that consumers and employers can easily understand as they compare benefit plan options on the state exchange marketplace.
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PREVENTIVE CARE AND HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS
Fewer than one in five HDHP consumers know that preventive services are typically convered before the deductible. Full article and more about HDHP cost-sharing exemptions.
Advocacy News
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WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND V-BID
Our comments to the Department of Labor emphasize the value of wellness programs for improving both the health of beneficiaries and the long-term financial stability of group health plans.
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MEDICAID RULE AND V-BID
New rules would allow state Medicaid programs to alter co-pays for non-preferred drugs and non-emergent use of the emergency room. An article in the NY Times provides details.
Policy News
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V-BID AS OPTION FOR MEDICARE SUSTAINABILITY
An extensive report from the Kaiser Family Foundation says V-BID "could produce savings while minimizing the harm to beneficiaries or even making beneficiaries better off in terms of reducing costs and/or improving the quality of care."
Other News
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V-BID and Medical Technologies
Using clinical value to evaluate devices, diagnostics and procedures can improve outcomes, encourage innovation and control costs. Read more about V-BID for medical technologies.
A recent report by Partnership for Sustainable Health Care, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation singled out V-BID as a recommendation to sustain affordability and quality in America's health care system.
Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance Reforms reviews V-BID plans in state exchanges. Read more about V-BID and exchanges.
A Commonwealth Fund study establishes a systematic, evidence-based, transparent strategy for identifying potential "low value" clincial servcies.
Full report available.
V-BID IN STATE EXCHANGES
In the post-reform environment, policy makers need to present V-BID plans in ways that consumers and employers can easily understand as they compare benefit plan options on the state exchange marketplace.
PREVENTIVE CARE AND HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS
Fewer than one in five HDHP consumers know that preventive services are typically convered before the deductible. Full article and more about HDHP cost-sharing exemptions.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND V-BID
Our comments to the Department of Labor emphasize the value of wellness programs for improving both the health of beneficiaries and the long-term financial stability of group health plans.
MEDICAID RULE AND V-BID
New rules would allow state Medicaid programs to alter co-pays for non-preferred drugs and non-emergent use of the emergency room. An article in the NY Times provides details.
V-BID AS OPTION FOR MEDICARE SUSTAINABILITY
An extensive report from the Kaiser Family Foundation says V-BID "could produce savings while minimizing the harm to beneficiaries or even making beneficiaries better off in terms of reducing costs and/or improving the quality of care."
V-BID and Medical Technologies
Using clinical value to evaluate devices, diagnostics and procedures can improve outcomes, encourage innovation and control costs. Read more about V-BID for medical technologies.
