Managed Care Perspectives on Hospital Quality and Cost

Steven S. Eisenberg, MD, Chief Science Officer, UnitedHealthcare, Edina, MN.  Fueled by business coalitions and large employers, Managed Care Organizations have been tasked to provide physician and hospital quality and efficiency information to consumers. As a leading proponent of simplified reporting using national standards, Dr. Eisenberg discusses the various methodologies that UnitedHealthcare uses nationally to benchmark hospital quality and cost.  Included is a review of the generic process and an interactive dialogue about emerging trends in transparency efforts.