title: Challenges for health plans in influenza immunization.
abstract: Balancing the interests of patients and physicians is one of many challenges health plans experience. Although it is clear that influenza vaccination is an important part of any wellness program, the question of who should pay for it remains an important issue.
authors.affiliation: OptumHealth, UnitedHealth Group, USA.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Kaufman
authors.forename: Allan J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Kogan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D007348:Insurance, Health; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D014481:United States