Alexandria, VA-- Policymakers frequently cite what they refer to as the 80-20 rule: that 20 percent of the population spends 80 percent of the health care dollars. The implication is that if we could better manage the costs of that 20 percent, we could both improve the quality of care while lowering health care costs.

However, there is an important difference between what is usually referred to as disease or chronic-care management and catastrophic-care management, which deals with the growing number of very expensive health care cases. For example, one reinsurer has seen its number of $1 million-plus claims rise from one in 2001 to 23 in 2005. That trend could be even more costly if not properly managed.

Today, the Council for Affordable Health Insurance (CAHI) released its new paper, "Controlling the High Cost of Health Care: The Role of Reinsurance Medical Risk Management."

To access the document click here: Controlling the High Cost of Health Care: The Role of Reinsurance Medical Risk Management

About the Council for Affordable Health Insurance

Founded in 1992, Council for Affordable Health Insurance (CAHI) is a non-profit research and advocacy association whose mission is to develop and promote free market solutions to America's health care challenges. CAHI's membership includes health insurance companies (active in the individual, small group, HSA and senior markets), small businesses, physicians, actuaries and insurance brokers.

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