Behavioral problems, criminal arrests and limited access to health care leave a father worried his 21-year-old son will be deported to Mexico.
Category: Health Insurance
High out-of-pocket costs can make medications out of reach for millions of Americans with cardiovascular disease
Non-compliance has several causes, but recent years have seen patients assuming a greater share of healthcare costs, likely fanning the flame.
Last-Minute Loophole Could Undermine Texas Law Against Surprise Medical Bills
Texas passed a bipartisan law against surprise medical billing, but advocates warn that a proposed rule could severely weaken it, continuing to allow surprise bills outside of emergencies.
HIMSSCast: CMS price transparency rule, telehealth parity laws, and healthcare consumerism
The HFN team discusses some recent pieces of news from federal and state governments, and speculates on how these developments might fit into a more patient-centric healthcare future.
Benefit design, higher deductibles will increase bad debt for hospitals
Legislative proposals could reduce bad debt, but would likely introduce additional complexity to billing processes.
ACA open enrollment picks up in week 3, but is still a 13% drop over last year
Week 3 of 2020 open enrollment sees 26% fewer signups then in 2017, when there were two additional days to enroll.
Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don’t have to.
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%.
It’s Obamacare Season. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Despite repeated repeal efforts, the ACA is still intact — and with this year’s open enrollment, consumers can get some meaningful savings on coverage.
