Self-insured employers are the largest payer of health insurance, but most are reluctant to move away from fee-for-service. In order to shift the balance toward value, employers have to start recognizing their market power, Brandeis University research…
A new survey commissioned by the Bipartisan Policy Center found a notable split in what people on each side of the aisle view as healthcare reform priorities. Democrats prefer a focus on insurance access, while Republicans instead focus on limiting the…
WASHINGTON—As telemedicine creeps toward reality for more consumers, some payers are spooked by the possibility of extraneous tests or procedures ordered by cautious doctors. But telehealth offers plenty of ways to save money too.
WASHINGTON—As telemedicine creeps toward reality for more consumers, some payers are spooked by the possibility of extraneous tests or procedures ordered by cautious doctors. But telehealth offers plenty of ways to save money too.
Despite a decline in membership overall, the insurer is confident that it will increase enrollment in its Medicare Advantage plans, including retirees from the commercial market.
In collaboration with another participant, the plan seeks to coordinate care for some of California’s most vulnerable residents, beginning in San Francisco this summer.
The floor votes on health savings accounts follow contentious debates in committee last week. In other healthcare news, Bright Health has joined forces with Mercy Health to offer MA plans in Ohio, and physicians are tepid about changes to fee schedule.
A survey conducted by Forrester found Kaiser leading the pack of insurers in customer experience, followed by Humana and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. Meanwhile, Centene’s Health Net received poor marks because “many customers seem both confused and f…
A new partnership between Anthem, American Well and Samsung will make it easier for 74 million members to access virtual consultations on Samsung Galaxy phones.
NFIB says the Trump administration’s new AHP policy wouldn’t really help them. Plus, amid news of rising premiums across the nation, a new study suggests state individual mandates could be the cure.
