The polarizing effects of a disappointing patient experience are more dangerous to medical practices than other businesses.
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CMS final rule requires ACA insurers to collect separate payment for abortions
Rule would pertain to 18 states that have health plans that offer coverage of non-Hyde abortion services.
Patient loyalty to healthcare providers is at risk over transparency, finds AccessOne survey
Most consumers say providers’ willingness to share price information prior to service is a critical factor in determining where to seek care.
PillPack, BCBS of Massachusetts, offer direct integration for drug delivery
A digital option allows members to switch to PillPack directly from their Blue Cross MyBlue member app or website.
Senate repeals medical device excise tax in move applauded by med-tech manufacturers
Small and mid-sized companies were particularly affected by the tax since it was based on sales, not profits.
Extending Medicare Part D rebates to beneficiaries would save seniors $29 billion over 7 years
In contrast, taxpayers would face additional costs if manufacturer rebates were directly applied to insurers’ pharmacy prices.
Appeals court strikes down individual mandate, but not entire ACA
"California will move swiftly to challenge this decision," says California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
Healthy diet could save $50 billion in healthcare costs
Suboptimal diet costs about $300 per person, accounting for 18% of all heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes costs in the country.
Presidential candidate Andrew Yang releases healthcare plan at odds with Democratic rivals
Yang’s proposal eschews Medicare For All in favor of a plan that focuses more on lowering costs and expanding coverage.
Tacking surprise billing could reduce healthcare spending by $40 billion
When physicians bill out of network it means possible unexpected medical bills, undercutting the functioning of healthcare markets.
