Americans rigging own medical safety nets as health plan costs climb
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) High health insurance prices have led a growing number of Americans to bypass
Read More
Health Care Redesign
Medicare Part B Policy Change effective January 1, 2019
Under the new policy to beginning January 1, 2019, Medicare Advantage enrollees may be required to use lower-cost alternatives to
Read MoreMedicaid Covers Foster Kids, But Daunting Health Needs Still Slip Through The Crack
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Sherri and Thomas Croom have been foster parents to 27 children — from
Read MoreStarting in 2020, Medicare Advantage plans will have the flexibility
Medicare Advantage plans will have the flexibility to target non-medical health-related services to those members who have chronic care conditions
Read MoreShould Pharma and Congress do more to cut drug prices?
In a conference call with reporters, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar said Congress and drugmakers should be
Read MoreRolling back more Medicare regulations
According to the House Ways and Means Committee, the Medicare program has reached the threshold where the regulatory burdens placed
Read MoreWalmart signs deal with Anthem to cover some over-the-counter medications
Walmart and Anthem signed a deal to expand access to over-the-counter medicines for seniors who are enrolled in Anthem’s Medicare
Read MoreThe social determinants of health
Since 2011, UnitedHealth has invested $350 million in affordable housing in 14 states and Anthem has committed more than $380
Read MoreNew program targeting expensive new drugs
CVS Caremark announced a new program that will allow its clients to exclude coverage of drugs with extremely high launch
Read MoreStates Leverage Federal Funds To Help Insurers Lower Premiums
(By Steven Findlay for Kaiser Health News) When Tracy Deis decided in 2016 to transition from a full-time job to
Read More