Accountability is the name of the game. The increased emphasis on reimbursement and financial incentives that are tied to performance will place new demands on executives from across the health industry to develop and agree on quality measures. Payers will need to establish systems and processes so that they can evaluate and compare providers. They will need to provide employers with customized data to assist them in managing their health costs. They will rely more heavily on information technology and business intelligence tools to capture, store, retrieve and report quality information. |
Here in San Diego, we have proven that the border infrastructure system does indeed work. It is highly effective. |
I'm thrilled with the performance, but disappointed to lose on a technicality. It's a tough way to learn a lesson, but it doesn't take anything away from the way the kids ran. |
It was an area that was out of control. There were over 100,000 aliens crossing through this area a year. |
Our motto is keep kids on the court and out of court. |
The (Florida International) women and Western Kentucky men are probably the favorites, but any one of three teams can win on either side. It will be close and exciting. |
This was a great way for us to send our seniors out. It was a close meet and a total team effort. When it came down to it the team really supported each other whether it was in the pool or not. Everyone contributed today. This meet will definitely help prepare us for the upcoming conference championship. |
To manage, rather than be managed by the market, health plan executives need to be proactive. They need to look now at the issues likely to face the industry this year. |