More insurers are participating on Obamacare’s insurance exchanges with 608 counties “gaining at least one insurer,” the Kaiser Family Foundation says.
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Move From Fee-For-Service Medicine Hits Hospital Profits Again
Fitch Ratings says “acute care operating profitability” is set to deteriorate for a third consecutive year for nonprofit hospitals and health systems.
Oscar Health Accuses Florida Blues Plan Of Broker Monopoly
Oscar Health is accusing health insurer Florida Blue of forcing brokers to sell its policies and hurting the ability of consumers to make more affordable choices.
Medicare Costs Drop As Humana Shifts Doctors To Value-Based Models
Medical costs were 15.6% lower for seniors enrolled in Humana Medicare Advantage plans that paid physicians via value-based models last year, the insurer said.
Humana CEO: ‘We’ll Continue To Build’ Walgreens, Walmart Relationships
Humana’s relationships with Walgreens Boots Alliance and Walmart to establish closer ties with national retail healthcare providers is going well, Humana CEO Bruce Broussard said.
Anthem’s Shift From Obamacare To Medicare Increases Profits
Anthem’s decision to stop selling Obamacare helped boost third quarter profits by 29%, the insurer said.
Medicare Advantage’s Latest Benefit Helps Grandma Kick The Habit
Nearly half of Medicare Advantage plans are offering new supplement benefits for 2019 that range from nicotine replacement therapy to in-home support from a caregiver or social worker, Avalere Health says in a new report.
UnitedHealth Group’s Value-Based Care Spend Hits $69 Billion
UnitedHealth Group says it’s paying almost half of its reimbursements – or $69 billion – via value-based care models.
UnitedHealth, Optum Remain On A Roll As Medicare Business Takes Off
UnitedHealth Group’s third quarter profits jumped 28% on growth of health insurance and Optum health services businesses.
As Open Enrollment Begins, Record Medicare Advantage Growth Expected
Seniors will see a 20% increase in the number of Medicare Advantage plan choices for 2019 when they begin open enrollment Oct. 15.
