Read recent media highlights about the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions; its executive director, Paul H. Keckley Ph.D; founding chairman and former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, Tommy G. Thompson; and other Center thought leaders.
Globalisation and Health Care: Operating Profit
The Economist | August 14, 2008
“Why put up with expensive, run-of-the-mill health care at home when you can be treated just as well abroad?” Deloitte’s recently released report, Medical Tourism: Consumers in Search of Value, helps to answer this valuable question for Economist readers.
Wise to Use Pharmacy Walk-in Clinics?
CBS News | August 2, 2008
The CBS "Early Show" examined the benefits of using retail clinics, citing data from Deloitte's 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers and recently released Retail Clinics: Facts, Trends, and Implications.
Actionable Information Draws Consumers
Managed Healthcare Executive | August 1, 2008
Opportunities for Health Plans in a Consumer-Driven Market, a report based on the Center’s 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers, uncovers consumers’ desire to have personalized and useful information specific to their health problem. The article discusses the findings of the report and quotes Paul Keckley.
Filling the Health Care IT Gap
AHIP Coverage | July/August 2008
According to Deloitte’s 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers, Americans want greater control over their medical decisions. This topic and more are discussed in this article from the magazine of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).
Data Management Critical to Meet Member Expectations
Managed Healthcare Executive | July 1, 2008
Consumers want their physicians to provide online access to medical records and test results. And one-fourth are willing to pay extra for it. Deloitte's 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers and John Bigalke, national managing partner, Life Sciences & Health Care, Deloitte & Touche LLP, are prominently featured in this article.
Live from AHIP: Survey Results Shine Light on Opportunity
Health Leaders Media | June 20, 2008
The Center’s 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers reveals that nine in 10 consumers are not completely satisfied with their health plans, reported from the AHIP conference in San Francisco.
Health Care of the Future: How to Drive Down Costs
Federal News Radio | May 6, 2008
Health care costs are continuing to rise, and Medicare and Medicaid are taking up a larger part of the federal government's budget every year. Tommy Thompson was the guest talking about the reasons, and what the government can do. Listen to the radio segment.
Medical Migration
Modern Healthcare | May 5, 2008
A soon-to-be-released study by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions explores the emerging trend of medical tourism and is featured as the cover article.
Even the Insured Feel Strain of Health Costs
The New York Times | May 4, 2008
Many of the 158 million people covered by employer health insurance are struggling to meet medical expenses that are much higher than they used to be. The Deloitte 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers is referenced.
Startup Veteran Hopes to Cash in on Medical Tourism
The Tennessean | April 25, 2008
Paul Keckley talks about the expected double-digit growth in outbound medical tourism as employers encourage use by workers, and international providers demonstrate that their services are as good as those in the states.
Health Care: Not So Recession-Proof
BusinessWeek | March 25, 2008
The medical industry's footing becomes shaky in tough economic times. For starters, folks could opt for mortgage payments over health insurance. The Center Consumerism Study discussed how consumers make tough choices about health care and costs.
How Health Care Affects Voting in 2008 Election
Fox Business Network | March 10, 2008
The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions asked Americans what they thought about health care and its impact on politics, the national primaries and public policy. Paul Keckley shares the findings. Watch the video
Deloitte: Patients Want Electronic Health Records
U.S. News & World Report | March 4, 2008
Google and Microsoft have the right idea. The Center reports that three of four consumers want their doctors to provide online access to an integrated medical record and that one in four would pay more for the service.
Healthy U.S. Interest in 'Medical Tourism'
Financial Times | February 20, 2008
Two in five Americans would consider traveling abroad for a medical procedure if it cost half the U.S. price and quality was at least equal, according to a Deloitte 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers. The data highlight the exploding interest in so-called medical tourism, where patients seek treatment for elective surgeries, such as hip replacements, available more cheaply overseas. Read the whole article.
Early Adopters Warm to Retail Clinics, But Public’s Still Cool
Wall Street Journal: Health Blog | February 19, 2008
The public’s still pretty wary of the retail clinics cropping up in Wal-Marts and drugstores around the country. But there are enough people comfortable with the clinics to fuel their continued spread. Paul Keckley talks about the Deloitte 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers.
Fast Growth of Retail Clinics Concerns Doctors
The Daily News Journal | January 24, 2008
Paul Keckley discusses the up-and-coming trend of seeking care at so-called retail clinics — mini-offices, staffed by nurse practitioners — that promise shorter waits and lower fees for treating common family illnesses.
Thompson Talks Health, Politics at Indiana University
Bloomington Herald-Times | January 9, 2008
Tommy Thompson and Ken Weixel of Deloitte LLP met with undergraduate and MBA students at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business to speak about the global events and trends impacting the life sciences industry. (Subscription required)
Bird Flu Still a Threat to U.S.
Kiplinger | December 29, 2007
Although Avian flu is rarely in the headlines, it remains a serious danger for its potential to trigger a pandemic. Tommy Thompson is interviewed.
Legislators Propose Health Cost Disclosure
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | November 23, 2007
Paul Keckley comments on a new bill that would require providers to publish price information for the most common procedures.
High-Tech Health Care Cuts Down on Errors
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | October 28, 2007
Paul Keckley discusses resistance in the medical community to information technology and what can be done to overcome hurdles.
State Funding Unlikely to Carry HIEs Beyond Start Up
Managed Healthcare Executive | October 1, 2007
The Center's research on health information exchanges (HIEs) is leveraged to discuss the difficulty in sustaining HIEs. Paul Keckley discusses the evolution of an HIE.
Look Who's Watching Your Health Expenses
Wall Street Journal | September 25, 2007
Deloitte research is sourced on the information that there are more than 200 care managers providing programs designed to save employers and health plans money by reviewing employees' health-care claims and targeting high-cost cases for special management on the rise of care management companies.
Leapfrogging to the Next Chapter
Modern Healthcare | August 15, 2007
Paul Keckley comments on the Leapfrog Group and efforts to improve quality of care.
Experts Warn Against Socialized Health Care
The Heartland Institute | August 1, 2007
Tommy Thompson and Paul Keckley discuss the real issues regarding universal coverage.
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