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AMA Backs UnitedHealth’s Billing Codes For Social Determinants Of Health
The American Medical Association and UnitedHealth Group have developed uniform billing codes for social determinants of health
As Democrats Talk Single Payer, Insurers Tighten Grip On Medicare
Health insurers continue to expand private Medicare benefits despite Democrats’ promises to end the insurance company’s role in seniors’ coverage.
Before Judge’s Blow, Insurers Weren’t Rushing To Sell Trump’s Association Health Plans
A federal judge’s ruling striking down a Trump administration rule that allowed association health plans should have little impact on health insurers that have been slow to offer them.
As Trump Strikes At ACA, Employers Sound Alarm On Pre-Existing Conditions
A whopping 95% of U.S. employers say Congress should preserve coverage for pre-existing conditions should the Affordable Care Act be overturned, according to a Mercer analysis of nearly 600 employers of “all sizes.
A Centene-WellCare Deal Takes A Bigger Share Of Booming Medicare Business
Centene’s proposed $17 Billion purchase of WellCare Health Plans gives the combined company a bigger share of the fast-growing Medicare Advantage business.
Report: Obamacare Provider Centene May Buy Rival WellCare
Fast-growing health insurer Centene is considering a purchase of rival WellCare Health Plans, according to several reports.
Highmark Blue Cross Touts More Than $500M Profit As Provider And Insurer
Highmark Health, parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in three states reported more than $500 million in operating profits for 2018 as the insurer found success operating health insurance companies and providers of medical care.
Highmark Blue Cross Touts More Than $500M Profit As Provider And Insurer
Highmark Health, parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in three states reported more than $500 million in operating profits for 2018 as the insurer found success operating health insurance companies and providers of medical care.
Insurers: Trump’s DOJ Just Put Health Coverage Of 100M At Risk
The Trump administration said it wants federal courts to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act, which puts health coverage of 100 million with pre-existing conditions at risk.
Hospital Patient Volumes Are Sliding As Amazon, CVS And Walgreens Threaten To Make Matters Worse
Hospitals are struggle to increase their volumes with many underperforming last year compared to 2017, a new report from consulting Kaufman Hall shows.
