Innovations Report Series
In the last several years, AHIP has produced a series of reports highlighting health plans’ innovative programs and tools to drive improvements in patient care. Click on the links below to view the full reports or search by company and topic area.
Health Literacy and America’s Health Insurance Plans: Laying the Foundation and Beyond
(November 2011) This publication explains the innovative approaches that 27 health plans have taken to providing easily understood, actionable health and benefits information for consumers.
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Innovations in Patient Safety
(August 2011) - This report highlights 16 health plans’ efforts to prevent healthcare-acquired conditions, help patients transition smoothly from hospital to home, and manage chronic conditions effectively to avoid complications and preventable readmissions.
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Innovations in Reducing Preventable Hospital Admissions, Readmissions, and Emergency Room Use
(June 2010) - A review of health plan programs to revitalize primary care, improve care coordination, and help patients avoid adverse health events.
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Trends and Innovations in Disability Income Insurance
(January 2010) - Highlights of disability insurers’ creative programs to help employees and employers overcome multiple challenges and succeed in a difficult economy.
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Innovations in Recognizing and Rewarding Quality
(March 2009) - Review of innovative approaches that health plans have taken to advance the quality and efficiency of care.
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Innovations in Prevention and Wellness
(November 2008) - Overview of health plans' innovative programs to prevent disease and improve the health of members and their communities.
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Trends and Innovations in Health Information Technology
(September 2008) - Highlights of health plans' IT initiatives to improve health care quality and efficiency.
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Trends and Innovations in Chronic Disease Prevention & Treatment
(April 2008) - An overview of key trends in chronic care, highlighting Medicare Advantage plans' recent innovations.
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Innovations in Chronic Care
(March 2007) - A compendium of health plan programs to improve quality of life for members with cancer, chronic pain, depression, asthma, diabetes, and other chronic conditions, and to address obesity among children and adults.
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Innovations in Health Information Technology
(November 2005) - An in-depth report on health insurance plans' latest IT solutions in areas such as e-prescribing, digital radiology, online decision support, electronic health records (EHRs), and personal health records (PHRs).
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Innovations in Medicaid Managed Care
(March 2005) - Health insurance plans are implementing a multitude of creative programs to improve quality and efficiency in Medicaid.
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