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Under Trump, HHS rolls back policies aimed at protecting LGBT rights
Though President Donald Trump promised to support LGBT causes during the 2016 campaign, under his watch the Department of Health and Human Services had rolled back several initiatives aimed at protecting the rights of that population. New HHS Secretary…
Under Trump, HHS rolls back policies aimed at protecting LGBT rights
Though President Donald Trump promised to support LGBT causes during the 2016 campaign, under his watch the Department of Health and Human Services had rolled back several initiatives aimed at protecting the rights of that population. New HHS Secretary…
Anthem alters controversial ER coverage policies
Seeking to address mounting concerns from providers and other stakeholders, Anthem has made changes to policies it previously rolled out that restrict coverage for emergency room visits. The insurer has implemented a series of “always pay” exceptions for certain circumstances, like when the patient received any kind of surgery or an MRI or CT scan.
Anthem alters controversial ER coverage policies
Seeking to address mounting concerns from providers and other stakeholders, Anthem has made changes to policies it previously rolled out that restrict coverage for emergency room visits. The insurer has implemented a series of “always pay” exceptions f…
Twitter users poke fun at the industry’s biggest headlines with #HealthPolicyValentines
To many people, Valentine’s Day is a day for romantic gestures—or at the very least, a hearty helping of chocolate. But to healthcare influencers, academics and reporters on Twitter, it’s also a time to break out their best witticisms for #HealthPolicyValentines.
Twitter users poke fun at the industry’s biggest headlines with #HealthPolicyValentines
To many people, Valentine’s Day is a day for romantic gestures—or at the very least, a hearty helping of chocolate. But to healthcare influencers, academics and reporters on Twitter, it’s also a time to break out their best witticisms for #HealthPolicy…
Conservatives decry Trump budget’s call to fund risk corridor, CSR programs
Though President Donald Trump’s 2019 budget proposal calls on Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, it also seeks mandatory funding for two ACA programs: risk corridors and cost-sharing reduction payments. Conservatives, who have characterized both programs as bailouts for insurance companies, aren’t pleased.
Conservatives decry Trump budget’s call to fund risk corridor, CSR programs
Though President Donald Trump’s 2019 budget proposal calls on Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, it also seeks mandatory funding for two ACA programs: risk corridors and cost-sharing reduction payments. Conservatives, who have characterized bo…
CMS rejected plan to put Maine CO-OP into receivership
Though insurance regulators in Maine sought to put the state’s struggling community operated and oriented plan into receivership to curtail its mounting losses, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rejected that plan, the Portland Press Herald reports
HHS: Affordable Care Act helped Medicare save $473 billion
As the Affordable Care Act turns six years old this week, the Obama administration is marking the occasion by highlighting its successes and laying out plans for how it might transform the healthcare system going forward.
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