Aetna launches deductible-free plan: 5 notes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Aetna has launched SimplePay Health, a health plan with no deductibles and exact
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Health Insurance
Employers Haven’t a Clue How Their Drug Benefits Are Managed
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) Most employers have little idea what the pharmacy benefit managers they hire do
Read MoreWhat’s New and What To Watch For in the Upcoming ACA Open Enrollment Period
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s
Read MoreInsurers: Mental health parity rule will have ‘severe unintended consequences’
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insurers and employers are pushing back on new rules that would toughen requirements
Read MoreBeyond cost, what barriers to health care do consumers face?
(By Imani Telesford, Aubrey Winger, and Matthew Rae for The Kaiser Family Foundation published August 22, 2024) Most adults (91%)
Read MoreHow Congress gets their health insurance
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Members of Congress are tasked with making decisions about the future of the
Read MoreLowest-rated Medicare Advantage plans in 2024: J.D. Power
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans from Centene, Humana and UnitedHealthcare are among the lowest-rated plans
Read MoreEmployer healthcare costs to rise 9% in 2025: 5 notes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The average cost of employer-sponsored healthcare coverage is expected to jump 9% from
Read MoreOrlando Health expands hospital-at-home program
(By Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) Orlando (Fla.) Health’s Hospital Care at Home has served 1,000 patients in Central
Read MoreUS uninsured population drops to 25 million
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) In 2023, 25 million people in the U.S. had no health insurance, according
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