The new law reclassifies many independent contractors as employees, requiring they be offered a range of benefits. But that could have unintended consequences, experts warn.
Category: Health Insurance
Extent Of Health Coverage Gains From California Gig Worker Law Uncertain
The new law reclassifies many independent contractors as employees, requiring they be offered a range of benefits. But that could have unintended consequences, experts warn.
Improving healthcare access in the Pacific Northwest requires better planning, infrastructure
More than 80% of people in Portland, Oregon and 51% of people in Seattle have poor access to their care, findings show.
Where Contraception’s A Lifestyle Drug Not A Medical Need — So Women Pay The Tab
Unlike in the U.S., health insurance in Germany doesn’t cover birth control. Advocates here say that causes health problems — but change is unlikely.
Why Hospitals Are Getting Into The Housing Business
Hospital systems now invest in housing to help some of their most frequent patients. This allows them to safely discharge patients who otherwise would have no place to go, freeing up beds for sicker patients and saving the hospitals money.
President Trump signs executive order to protect traditional Medicare and MA plans
The order outlines sweeping policy and regulatory proposals including modifying Medicare fee for service payments to reflect the prices paid in MA plans and the commercial market.
Trump Speech Offers Dizzying Preview Of His Health Care Campaign Strategy
The president’s outline of key health policy concerns touched on a variety of hot-button issues from drug prices to immigration.
Profitability declined in August as volumes begin to soften, says Kaufman Hall
Organizations that can better predict volumes and react to changes will have a competitive advantage in the industry.
UnitedHealthcare survey shows more consumers are turning to technology
A record number are using the internet or mobile apps to comparison shop, and among those who do, 39% have changed their provider.
Anthem, MassChallenge HealthTech to collaborate on accelerator launch
The model is reportedly designed for collaboration and hopes to tackle challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to population health.
