Some Insurers Waive Patients’ Share Of Costs For COVID-19 Treatment
(By Selena Simmons-Duffin for NPR) Three major health insurance providers have now pledged to shield patients from high medical bills
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COVID-19 Bonanza: Stimulus Hands Health Industry Billions Not Directly Related To Pandemic
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) The coronavirus stimulus package Congress rushed out last week to help the nation’s
Read MoreCMS expands speedy payments to hospitals: 5 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has expanded the Accelerated and Advance Payment Program to a broader group of healthcare
Read MoreMedicare Savings Programs
Medicare helps with hospital visits, routine care, and specialty visits; however, it isn’t free. Medicare is like any other health
Read MoreAnthem turned a blind eye to coding problems now DOJ alleging Medicare fraud
The Department of Justice has sued Anthem alleging that the health insurance company knowingly submitted claims with inaccurate medical codes
Read MoreCOVID-19 boosting Medicare spending
The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations released a new analysis showing the COVID-19 outbreak will potentially boost Medicare spending
Read MoreAetna to waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 hospitalizations
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health-owned Aetna will waive copays and cost-sharing for COVID-19 inpatient hospitalizations, the insurer
Read MoreHow Much Could Medicare Beneficiaries Pay For a Hospital Stay Related to COVID-19?
(By Tricia Neuman, Anthony Damico, and Juliette Cubanski for Kaiser Family Foundation) As the coronavirus continues to spread, the number
Read MoreBCBS sues Walgreens, alleges 10+ years of overcharging for drugs
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) A group of Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in New York has sued Walgreens,
Read More50 states ranked by Medicaid coverage
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Massachusetts is the state with the most Medicaid coverage this year, according to
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