Week 3 of 2020 open enrollment sees 26% fewer signups then in 2017, when there were two additional days to enroll.
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Majority of parents say socioeconomic factors negatively impact their families’ health
Most parents believe they have the resources to raise healthy children, but significant hurdles can pose a persistent challenge.
Humana’s Medicare Advantage value-based programs reduce healthcare costs by $3.5 billion, report shows
Humana’s revenue is projected to increase on 17% rise in MA membership and premium increases, but return of HIF reduced workforce by 2%.
Premiums, deductibles eating up more of employees’ incomes, finds Commonwealth Fund
In 18 states, the average health plan deductible is now 5% or more of income, meeting the threshold for underinsurance.
AHA and CVS Health are behind pharma bashing radio ads, says STAT report
CVS Health says it provided funding to help counter the hundreds of millions of dollars the pharmaceutical industry has spent.
Millennials more likely to turn down healthcare due to cost
This is partly a byproduct of cost variations, and a lack of trust in the care they’re receiving.
American Medical Association calls for ban on e-cigarette and vaping products
The agency also called for research funding to study the safety and effectiveness of non FDA-approved e-cigarettes for tobacco cessation purposes.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts adds Learn to Live
The web and mobile delivery technology provides self-directed information to help individuals with stress, depression, social anxiety, and insomnia.
Blue Cross Blue Shield launches Blue HPN network
Blue HPN offers, on average, 10% total cost of care savings and up to 16% in some markets.
Opening Medicare to Americans aged 50 to 64 would cut their insurance costs, RAND finds
For a typical 50-year-old, buying into Medicare would cost about $2,500 less than buying a gold-level plan on the insurance exchanges.
