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Date:1/7/2009

n charges and pharmacotherapy in five Virginia markets -- Danville, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Richmond/Petersburg and Roanoke -- as compared to the state and the nation. According to the recent Mid-Atlantic Health Plan Analysis, the report also identifies opportunities for patient education.

"Every major insurer in Virginia has some form of a diabetes management program, but as the incidence of diabetes continues to increase, employers are now looking closely at how much they've been spending on treating diabetes," said Jan Shuxteau, analyst with HealthLeaders-InterStudy. "Information about patient demographics, services provided and costs will help businesses analyze their health insurance policies. While employers don't often review specific disease coverage when selecting health plans, quantifying the incidence and cost of diabetes might move them in this direction."

Why Pharmaceutical Companies Need Health Plan Analysis

Health Plan Analysis identifies key health plan trends, allowing pharmaceutical companies to create comprehensive strategic plans and sales strategies at state and local levels. Updated quarterly, Health Plan Analysis provides a detailed look at plan design and financials, as well as information about mergers, legislation and other influencers driving healthcare in a particular region.

About HealthLeaders-InterStudy

HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a Decision Resources, Inc. company, is the authoritative source for managed care data, analysis and news. For more information, please visit http://www.HL-ISY.com.

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