The Group Insurance Board reversed a decision made last year to bar coverage of transgender hormone therapy and surgery for public workers.
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Uninsured hospitalizations for cardiac events declined following implementation of the Affordable Care Act
The study found an immediate reduction in the percentage of people hospitalized without insurance, particularly among states that expanded Medicaid.
C-suite candidates: Hiring advice from a top executive recruiter
An executive recruitment firm Buffkin/Baker partner predicts more CEO roles for women in the near future; to position themselves women should focus on finance — and commanding an audience.
American Medical Association, other groups applaud CMS proposals to cut paperwork, but sound alarm over payment rate changes
The unpopular proposal to collapse payment rates for certain office visit services could hurt physicians, other healthcare professionals that treat the sickest patients, the groups said.
Health systems join forces to reform, improve healthcare for underserved on Medicaid
The work will focus on challenges including behavioral health, women and infant care, substance use disorder and avoidable emergency department visits.
Shifting Gears: Insuring Your Health Column — Born With The ACA — Draws To A Close
The column, which began in 2010 shortly after the federal health law was signed, helps explain how that law affected Americans. Michelle Andrews, the author, will continue to report for KHN.
Cigna stockholders greenlight merger with Express Scripts
Cigna said they believe the merger will close by year-end 2018, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Risk adjusting for race and poverty bolsters rankings of some hospitals
There are potentially substantial financial benefits to be gleaned from sociodemographic adjustment for safety net hospitals.
Humana to broaden digital health, data analytics efforts at new Boston location
Studio H will develop digital tools and enterprise analytics technologies to innovate the healthcare experience for plan members.
Relentless focus on innovation wins Ochsner a HIMSS Davies Award
Through the work of its innovationOchsner team, the Louisiana health system has developed EHR-connected digital tools to treat diabetes and hypertension.
