The year 2008 has been a period of guarded status quo for the health sciences industry, as health plans, providers and life sciences companies wait for a new president and Congress to set the nation’s health care agenda for the next four years. Common issues in 2008 have included rising costs, consumerism, wellness and prevention, industry convergence, talent management and a focus on execution. Many of these same issues were explored at AHIP’s Institute 2008, June 18–20, 2008, in San Francisco. Deloitte was pleased to be a part of the conversation. Explore the links below to learn more about our involvement with the Institute, discover how other professionals are confronting the same issues you face and review our latest health plan research.

Deloitte 2008 Institute Participation 

Welcome & Keynote Address: Health, Humanity and Politics – Prospects for Reform  Thursday, June 19, 2008; 9:00 a.m - 10:15 a.m. Tommy Thompson, independent senior advisor and founding chairman of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, was selected to keynote the AHIP Institute 2008.

Consumerism Session: What Is the Consumer’s Role in Health Care Reform?  Thursday, June 19, 2008; 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The growth of consumerism in health care – and its role as a key component of U.S. health system reform – has been well documented. What has been lacking, however, is information about and insight into the diversity of health care consumers and how our population is changing. Deloitte's Dr. Paul Keckley and Michael Canning led the Institute discussion.

Deloitte In The News: 2008 AHIP Institute

Health Care Debate Alive and Well at Institute 2008
AHIP HI-WIRE | June 23, 2008
As part of the Health, Humanity and Politics – Prospects for Reform session, a lively debate ensued about insurance mandates, health information technology, the high cost of health care and ways to cut costs. Read the complete story.

At AHIP, A Debate on Who’s For the Status Quo
Modern Healthcare | June 20, 2008
The topic of consumerism generated a lot of interest at the conference. Some surprising findings emerged from Deloitte’s health plan report.  To find out what health care consumers want from their health plans, read the complete story at modernhealthcare.com. (Online registration required)

Live from AHIP, Survey Results Shine Light on Opportunity
HealthLeaders Media | June 20, 2008
Dr. Paul Keckley discussed the tools that consumers want to navigate care and cost that are not currently available, but there is an opportunity for plans to fill this void. Read the complete story online. 

Related Research & Insights

	Opportunities for Health Plans in a Consumer-Driven Market Health care consumers have unmet needs that present opportunities for health plans to fill the void. Learn about the opportunities in a consumer-centric health care market.
	Research: 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers  This study found many U.S. consumers want major changes in health care design and delivery with implications for providers, health plans, life sciences companies, policymakers and employers.
	Strategic Flexibility for the Health Plan Industry: The Next Move for Growth & Innovation in an Uncertain Market This paper examines how strategic flexibility can be applied to five potential marketplace scenarios – Extreme Health Plan Consolidation, Business Diversification, Health/Wealth Convergence, Consumerism and the Uninsured and Provider Disruption – delving into health plans’ optimal responses for each.
	Deloitte 2008 Industry Outlook: Health Sciences Because the provider, health plan and life sciences sectors are tightly linked members of the health care value chain, they will face many common issues in 2008. Read to learn more about what the year could bring.
	The Medical Home: A Solution to Chronic Care Management? This report examines medical home models, their savings potential, and the implications for policymakers and key industry stakeholders. This paper also offers compelling arguments in favor of medical home adoption.

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