by Leila Morris – Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have improved patient care while saving hundreds of millions of dollars, according to a report by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). ACOs in […]
by Leila Morris – Health insurers must change their business models now to address a growing wave of consumerism, according to Psilos Group’s 2014 Healthcare Outlook. “The health insurance industry’s 50-year legacy as a business-to-business […]
Governor Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill (SB 1052) that will allow consumers to better compare prescription drug coverage when selecting a health insurance plan. The law by state Sen. Norma Torres (D-Pomona), requires the California […]
Despite efforts to rein in health care costs, roughly half of large U.S. employers will face the excise tax in 2018; and the percentage is expected to rise significantly in subsequent years, according to an […]
Covered California continues to struggle with problems involving patient access. As the health exchange prepares for its second open enrollment, it is redoubling efforts to ensure that health plans provide accurate doctor lists and sign […]
Support has dropped by nearly 30 points for heath insurance rate regulation (Proposition 45), according to Field Poll results. The Health Insurance Rate Changes initiative would require the state insurance commissioner to approve any health […]
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