Most cost-effective strategies to get the best medical care
We are all paying more for our medical care these days so here are nine ways to save money and
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Health Care Finance
Millennials are less likely to completely pay their medical bills
A recent Transunion survey found nearly three-quarters of Millennials did not pay their patient financial responsibility in full. Whereas, approximately
Read MoreMedicare Advantage benchmarks creating inefficiencies
The Medicare Advantage (MA) benchmark bidding system, which was intended to reduce plan inefficiencies, has allowed health plans to benefit
Read MoreTexas reaches $25 billion deal with feds to extend funds to safety-net hospitals
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Top Texas leaders have entered an agreement with the federal government that extends
Read MoreUnitedHealth to acquire Chilean healthcare company for $2.8B
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Minnetonka, Minn.-based UnitedHealth Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Banmedica SA,
Read MoreArthritis Drugs Show How U.S. Drug Prices Defy Economics
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Renda Bower knows well the cost of drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis –
Read MoreInsurers bolstering their ties to medical care providers
Humana’s agreement to spend $800 million for a stake in Kindred Healthcare’s home care business signals Humana move to bolster
Read MoreCMS halts funding for designated state health programs under 1115 demonstrations: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will stop accepting state proposals for new or renewing section 1115 demonstrations
Read MoreA Prescription To Reduce Waste In Health Care Spending
(By Marshall Allen for ProPublica and published by NPR) Earlier this year, the Gallup organization set out to identify the
Read MoreHumana, 2 equity firms to buy Kindred for $4.1B: 6 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner and Alyssa Rege for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana and two private equity firms signed a definitive agreement Dec. 19
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