Senate GOP reveals healthcare bill: 8 things to know
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Senate Republicans revealed the discussion draft Thursday morning of their long-awaited healthcare bill, dubbed the
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Health Care Redesign
Four Things Any Repeal and Replace Legislation Needs to do
In Grace-Marie Turner’s column appearing on Forbes website (www.forbes.com), she states: “Any legislation that clears Congress under the repeal and
Read MoreNevada governor vetoes universal Medicaid plan
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed a bill on Friday that would have allowed
Read MoreRethinking HSAs as a Supplementary Means of Retirement Savings
According to a Society for Human Research Management report, plan sponsors need to rethink how they can promote health savings
Read MoreSmall Business Healthcare Relief Act
The Small Business Healthcare Relief Act, which was passed by Congress in December, enables small businesses with fewer than 50
Read MoreSutter Health, Aetna to launch joint health plan
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health and Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna will offer a jointly-owned health plan to
Read MoreWhich states filed for Section 1332 waivers?
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Increased use of Section 1332 waivers — also known as State Innovation Waivers
Read More5 reasons why corporate giants are using bundled payments
(By Leo Vartorella for Becker’s Hospital Review) General Electric, Boeing and Walmart have all begun to directly purchase employee healthcare
Read MoreShort-Term Insurance Plans
A group of 14 GOP senators have requested the Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price to reverse a rule
Read MoreWorkplace Wellness Plans on the Rise
According to UnitedHealthcare’s consumer sentiment survey, more employers are offering and more employees are interested in workplace wellness programs. Read
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