Are Cost –Sharing Requirements too High?
The average cost-sharing or health insurance deductibles has increased by 67 percent since the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was passed; whereas
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ACA’s Nondiscrimination Mandate Generates Backlash
It’s looking more and more like the courts will be required to settle the gradually expanding fight between insurers and
Read MoreFull Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners is Growing Slowly
In twenty-one states plus the District of Columbia, laws establishing full practice authority for nurse practitioners are in place, but the
Read MoreWhat, Doctor House Calls and Are They Making a Come Back?
Over 100 years ago, most medical visits were made by the physician coming to your home. With doctors using more
Read MoreHow Many Stars does Your Medicare Advantage Plan Have?
The ranking of Medicare Advantage plans to guide seniors on their choice of insurers began five years ago with an
Read MoreWill Medicare cost You and if so How Much?
Even though Medicare Part A (the part that covers the cost of inpatient services) does not require additional premium; it
Read MoreCalifornia Insurance Marketplace Wants To Kick Out Poor-Performing Hospitals
(By – Chad Terhune, Kaiser Health News) California’s insurance exchange is threatening to cut hospitals from its networks for poor
Read MoreDoctors are still not completely comfortable with end-of-life sessions
Medicare now covers Advance Care Planning, but some physicians remain hesitant about delivering this service. In an article posted by Phil
Read MoreChronic Care Groups are Against Medicare Cost-Cutting Plan
Over 300 chronic care groups including more than 50 cancer-focused groups are urging Congressional leaders to halt the plans the
Read MoreThe problem shown in pictures
Social Security and Medicare are on an unsustainable path…nobody seems to disagree about that. Sean Williams, in a post on www.mysanantonio.com, gives
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