Books

SHPS Health Practices Study: What Every Self-Insured Employer Should Know

Why do some self-insured employers pay more for healthcare than others? SHPS designed the 2007 SHPS Health Practices Study to answer this question. The results challenge many traditional practices, pointing to several key practices in healthcare management that can explain the enormous differences in per employee costs—as much as 30 to 50 percent between two otherwise comparable employers.

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Making Medicaid Work - A Practical Guide for Transforming Medicaid

Co-authored by SHPS and the Center for Health Transformation, Making Medicaid Work outlines a framework for creating a 21st century Medicaid system that is intelligent, saves lives and controls costs. The book combines research, thought leadership and interviews with state officials on the front line of serving the Medicaid population.

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Making Consumerism Work - A Practical Guide for Transforming Healthcare

A comprehensive booklet detailing execution strategies for a successful healthcare consumerism solution, including plan design, implementation and migration, vendor management, program administration, and employee communications. 

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