MA plans supplemental benefits more likely to be available in urban areas
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Medicare Advantage 2020 Spotlight report it found a total of 3,148 plans will be
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Health Care Redesign
What is health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)?
As more employers are seeking an alternative to traditional health benefits, health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are becoming increasingly common. Most
Read MoreCentraCare receives $234K to expand telemedicine to rural areas
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $234,000 grant to CentraCare to help the
Read MoreHumana and Royal Philips is teaming up to improve care
Humana Inc. and Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, is teaming up to improve care for at-risk Medicare
Read MoreCMS accepting applications for primary care payment models
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is accepting applications from primary care physician practices, health systems and other organizations interested
Read MoreWalgreens and UnitedHealth Group form a partnership to open service centers
UnitedHealth Group’s health insurance unit is opening “Medicare services centers” inside Walgreens drugstores in select markets under a new partnership.
Read MoreFor 2020, some Medicare Advantage plans will offer new, nonmedical coverage
In 2019, Medicare Advantage plans have increased flexibility to provide coverage for what the government calls supplement benefits. These services
Read MoreWalmart to expand standalone health center model, CEO says
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walmart opened its first freestanding health center in September, and the retail giant
Read MoreExperts talk surprise billing: 4 key takeaways
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Federal lawmakers are considering various legislative fixes to protect patients from unanticipated out-of-network
Read MoreNew program for seniors in Medicare Advantage plans to address loneliness
Studies have shown loneliness can lead to poor health outcomes and an array of illnesses in the elderly, so CVS
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