The 'Simple' Solution to High Employee Health Costs

Governing: Last month, Maryland officials approved new health insurance contracts that will impose a carrot and stick mentality on the state’s more than 250,000 employees, retirees and dependents. Those who see a primary care physician, get a health assessment and follow up on recommendations made by the doctor will have their preventative care (including lab work, x-rays and some generic drugs) fully covered with no co-pay; while those who choose not to see a doctor or follow their advice will see their premiums rise by up to $375 per year by 2017. The state says it stands to save $4 billion in health-care costs over the next ten years.

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