Montana is one of several states that want Medicaid recipients to prove they work a steady, minimum number of hours monthly. Will federal courts allow the Montana rule change to stand?
Category: Health Insurance
Seriously ill Medicare beneficiaries can face considerable financial hardship
More than half of those surveyed said they had a serious problem paying a medical bill of any kind, and prescription drugs posed hardships as well.
National Committee for Quality Assurance ranks health plans for comparison during open enrollment
Five plans scored highest with Northeast and Midwest dominating as areas with the highest rated plans.
Montefiore Medicine names Philip Ozuah new CEO
Ozuah will officially take the helm on November 15, succeeding Dr. Steven M. Safyer, who is retiring after 40 years.
Analysis: Elizabeth Warren Throws Down The Gauntlet
She has led the way, but all the candidates need to come clean about their health care proposals.
For Young People With Psychosis, Early Intervention Is Crucial
California budget provides $20 million to expand early psychosis treatment around the state.
Overall drop in admissions may partially explain reductions in the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
What looked like achievements of the program may have been a byproduct of factors driving a broader decrease in hospitalizations.
Providers and caregivers need better awareness of age-friendly care
While 88% of patients said they were satisfied with their care, only half said their doctors and other care providers did a "good" or "excellent" job of using an age-friendly approach.
Consumers are increasingly self-empowered in their care decisions — and place a growing premium on convenience
A robust web presence and offerings like online scheduling and telehealth are imperatives for health systems looking to stay relevant.
As Congress Works To Curb Surprise Medical Bills, N.Y.’s Fix Gets Examined
A USC-Brookings analysis finds that the New York plan to resolve disputes between providers and insurers without leaving patients on the hook might actually be driving up costs in the system.
