12. Pew Benchmarks States’ Financial Positions v CA http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/report_detail.aspx?id=56044 accessed 11.15.09 Changes based on budget gap, unemployment and foreclosures
28. Mercer 2009 Recession and Reform Survey 80 percent will increase employee communication/ education aimed at reducing cost or improving health 45 percent will implement programs to improve treatment and medication compliance 29 percent will introduce contribution-based incentives 21 percent will implement consumer-directed health plans
31. Innovator DNA Innovators embrace a mission for change. Make mistakes Take risks Display courage Transform ideas into powerful impact Provide to the general community in order to change the ecosystem HBR Vol 87 #12, Dec 2009