Publisher's Synopsis
<p> From designing a cost-effective new health care plan…to administering an existing plan…to complying with the many state and federal rules that govern health benefit plans - you know how difficult it is to manage your company's group health insurance. </p> <p> With <b><i>Health Insurance Answer Book</i></b>, you get expert guidance and practice-based answers to all types of questions about today's health insurance marketplace, including: </p> <ul> <li> Are there any guidelines on medical tourism? </li> <li> What are the issues related to implementation of a "full flex" plan? </li> <li> What is the role of an intermediary? </li> <li> Can onsite health clinics save money? </li> <li> Are there any new developments regarding the use of captives for retiree health insurance? </li> <li> What is electronic prescribing? </li> <li> What is comparative effectiveness research? </li> </ul> <p> <b><i>Health Insurance Answer Book </i></b>brings you up to date on legislative and regulatory developments and on industry changes in this area. Recent highlights include: </p> <ul> <li> Results from the latest surveys of plan design and plan costs </li> <li> Information on a flurry of new regulations under health care reform </li> <li> The latest information on compliance with reporting and disclosure requirements </li> <li> Discussion of compliance issues related to flexible benefit plans </li> <li> A completely rewritten chapter on communication </li> <li> Information on the latest trends in wellness programs </li> <li> And much more! </li> </ul> <p> </p>
