The topic, which polls show is top of mind among voters, kept returning throughout the fourth debate of Democratic presidential candidates.
Category: Health Insurance
Federal requirements for sharing patient medical records pose challenges, opportunities
Only 18% of the executives surveyed at U.S. healthcare companies say they are "very familiar" with new regulations.
Expanding biosimilars market holds potential for significant savings to state Medicaid programs
The anticipated savings would increase in a scenario in which biosimilars made up a larger portion of the total market share.
Medication adherence a big factor in Medicare Advantage star ratings
The bonus pool size is currently $6.3 billion, which goes to 4-star and above plans as $500 per member, per year.
Think ‘Medicare For All’ Is The Only Democratic Health Plan? Think Again
The Democratic presidential candidates have hit hard on health care, but generally the debates have centered on what kind of system candidates propose. The candidates’ ideas on many other issues, such as mental health and gun safety, have attracted much less attention.
Smoking cessation efforts may reduce avoidable hospital readmissions
Smoking cessation efforts could ultimately be a strong investment that allows the hospital to retain more reimbursement dollars.
2018 cohort of newly-certified physician assistants is the youngest and largest yet
The data also shows encouraging employment opportunities for PAs, with most receiving multiple job offers.
More 4 star or higher plans in Medicare Advantage and Part D star ratings, CMS says
There are 1,200 more MA plans than in 2018 and in 2020 a greater number rate 4 stars or more, CMS says.
UnitedHealthcare app gives members on-demand access to telehealth services
The app also allows users to manage prescriptions, see information on deductibles and out-of-pocket spending, and locate physicians and hospitals using GPS technology.
Pressures of value-based care reforms trigger sharp increase in clinical outsourcing partnerships
Some hospitals are actively enhancing their clinical product lines via outsourcing, which they say increases patient satisfaction.
