State Health Watch Archives – June 1, 2006
June 1, 2006
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Medicaid agencies are using clinical evidence to help manage drug costs
With state Medicaid agencies reporting that drug costs are a major driver of overall program spending growth, some states are looking for ways to use clinical evidence about the effectiveness of specific drugs or drug classes to curtail pharmacy costs ... -
In California, incentive programs are helping programs make pay-for-performance work
With more than 100 provider pay-for-performance (P4P) programs operating nationally, analysts are beginning to identify fundamental lessons that can be used to grow the effort and make it even more effective. -
Making pay-for-performance a significant portion of doctor income
For Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), a nonprofit HMO operating in California's Riverside and San Bernardino counties pay-for-performance started in 1997 with an incentive for childhood immunizations ... -
Local health workers might stay home in pandemic
New research indicates staff in local health departments might not be prepared to report to work during an influenza pandemic, potentially threatening the ability of local health departments to adequately respond to such an emergency. -
Easing barriers to states helping each other in emergencies
While states have the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) ... what can be done in urgent and emergency situations that don't warrant a gubernatorial declaration? -
Clip files / Local news from the states
Pennsylvania officials have outlined plans for a new office dedicated to eliminating health disparities among minorities and other groups.