3/9/2010

1. Pharma-associated Web site helps underinsured patients find help Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) has launched the National Underinsured Resource Directory, which aims to help underinsured individuals and families locate resources and seek alternative coverage options or methods to cover their healthcare needs.     2. There will be 974M consumers using smartphone apps in 2013, says forecast The worldwide number of consumers using smartphone applications will grow from 102 million in 2009 to 974 million in 2013, according to a report from research2guidance.     3. CIGNA members can manage expenses, pay bills online CIGNA is rolling out Intuit's Quicken Health Expense Tracker online bill payment for its medical and pharmacy plan customers.     4. Report: Having health insurance doesn't ensure access to care Having health insurance doesn't necessarily mean having access to healthcare, according to a survey by the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation.     5. Report predicts online advertising will overtake print this year Spending on digital/online advertising and marketing will overtake print in 2010, according to projections from Outsell.     Privacy Statement / Terms of Use Copyright © 2010 All Rights Reserved, ePharmaceuticals™, A Division of HCPro, Inc.

1. AMA testing new health IT platform 2. Registry aims to aid in rare disease research 3. Project to research how info from patient lives can be used clinically 4. Nonprofit health brands rank high in trust, according to study 5. Aetna aims to provide mobile options for majority of members