Kentucky, Nevada plot new healthcare websites by Leslie Small Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Kentucky and Nevada are betting big on new websites to help with the complicated processes of administering healthcare for their residents.
Molina reports $512M loss for 2017 by Leslie Small Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Molina Healthcare said Tuesday that it lost $512 million in 2017 and $262 million in the fourth quarter alone.
Trump budget urges ACA repeal by Leslie Small Tuesday, February 13, 2018 President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposal shows he's not giving up on the effort to repeal and replace the ACA.
New Mexico to explore Medicaid buy-in—roundup by Leslie Small Monday, February 12, 2018 New Mexico will explore allowing people to buy in to Medicaid, plus more payer news from around the web.
Aetna faces probe over former medical director's testimony by Leslie Small Monday, February 12, 2018 Aetna is facing backlash—and an investigation in California—due to the testimony of a former medical director.
Budget deal will dampen MA bonus payments by Leslie Small Monday, February 12, 2018 Buried in the newly passed budget deal is a provision that will lessen Medicare Advantage plans’ bonus payments.
New bill would tweak rules for high-deductible plans by Leslie Small Friday, February 9, 2018 A new bill aims to give health plans more flexibility to help enrollees treat and prevent chronic diseases.
AHIP assesses opioid prescribing practices by Leslie Small Friday, February 9, 2018 The healthcare industry is already following some best practices for prescribing opioids, but there are areas where it must improve.
Lessons from a payer-led behavioral health home model by Leslie Small Friday, February 9, 2018 A payer-led initiative in Pennsylvania offers important lessons on how to design a behavioral health home model.
Aetna sues company that sent mailings tied to HIV privacy breach by Leslie Small Thursday, February 8, 2018 Aetna is suing a company that it says should bear the brunt of the blame for sending letters to thousands of individuals revealing their HIV status.