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The economy and Healthcare-Reform are putting pressure on health systems and physicians to curb costs and find increased efficiency while health plans continue to adapt to meet rising demand for wellness programs and lower-cost options for employers.

Harrisburg for years has enjoyed lower unemployment levels than much of the rest of the state, owing to its diverse economy and position as the capital of the Keystone State. But unemployment is up across the board, and even the city government itself is on the brink of declaring bankruptcy, saddled with large debts and inadequate revenues.

The economy and Healthcare Reform are putting pressure on health systems and physicians to curb costs and find increased efficiency while health plans continue to adapt to meet rising demand for wellness programs and lower-cost options for employers.

Questions Answered in this Report

One bright spot in the health system sector is that expansion projects that were put on hold in the depths of the recession are now going forward and the market does offer potential for revenue growth. Which local health system formed a new partnership with Concentra Urgent Care, where the health system is now directing urgent care patients? Which health system has broken ground on a new $255 million, freestanding childrens facility to open in 2012? What is the status of a regional health information exchange in Harrisburg? What is the status of ambulatory surgery centers in this market?

Physicians in the Harrisburg market are largely connected to the consolidated hospitals sector, which is mostly controlled by four health systems. Which health system is has launched a new medical home partnership with the markets second-largest insurer, Capital BlueCross, using the primary care physician practices that it owns? Are physicians adopting electronic medical records and e-prescribing in greater number? Are malpractice cases growing or decreasing?

Premiums and costs are continuing to rise and health plans are continuing to do more to cater to the individual market. Meanwhile, employers are increasingly turning to consumer-driven plans paired with pre-tax health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. Which local health plan is pioneering and expanding the use of retail insurance stores in the market as a way to cater to individual members in a comfortable, storefront setting? Which health plan has introduced a new evidence-based oncology program in the market, and is using physicians to craft guidelines in order to produce higher quality care and lower costs?

Metrics:

• Key market indicators and leading organizations among health systems, physicians and health plans, health systems market share, income, revenue, enrollment and pharmacy spend for leading health plans
• Demographics

Scope:

Harrisburg market, which includes the counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon and Perry

Primary Research:

Analysis of HealthLeaders-InterStudy data, Billians HealthDATA, local and state news and industry reports and interviews with local healthcare executives

Key Topics Covered:

• Harrisburg Market
• Management Summary
• Health Systems & Hospitals
• Physicians
• Health Plans
• Medicaid/Medicare/Uninsured
• Pharmacy
• Legislation
• Employers

Source: Business Wire