Recent Articles from Marjolijn Bijlefeld
Consolidated care
Rising costs, declining payments prompt nonprofit hospitals to seek partners
Individual rates rising
Health insurers still learning about enrollees gained through the Affordable Care Act.
Health insurance is seen shifting to a business-to-consumer model
Health insurance is moving from an employer-based, business-to-business model to more of a business-to-consumer model.
Physician network looking for ways to improve care
Sentara Quality Care Network is looking at how providers can improve care and where the gaps are.
Flexibility and sabbaticals
Virginia Business Best Places to Work: TOP LARGE EMPLOYER - Ryan LLC
Hospitals cope with cuts, uncertainty as health reform takes effect
Many hospitals and doctors expected an expansion of Medicaid under the ACA to offset some of these cuts. But, for now, all Virginia’s health-care industry has is “a definite ‘maybe’ from the General Assembly,” says Laurens Sartoris, president of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association.
Are we in or out?
Where does Virginia stand on expanding Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? Well, the state hasn’t yet said yes, but it hasn’t said no, either
Weighing the payoff
For many graduates, the income they earn their first year out of school is a key factor in paying off college loans and launching their careers.