Quality Data: The Key to Enhance Value-based Programs and Member Health Sponsored by Wolters Kluwer Tuesday, May 28, 2019 As the healthcare industry moves toward value-based care, payers are increasingly concerned with clinical outcomes.
Pennsylvania AG, UPMC take spat to state’s highest court by Paige Minemyer Friday, April 12, 2019 Pennsylvania’s attorney general is taking the legal fight to extend the consent decree between UPMC and Highmark to the state’s highest court.
FDA warns of reports of seizures with e-cigarettes—Roundup by Joanne Finnegan Thursday, April 4, 2019 Doctors and other healthcare providers should be aware that seizures may be associated with e-cigarette use, the Food and Drug Administration warns.
Amazon now accepting consumers’ FSA, HSA—roundup by Jacqueline Renfrow Monday, March 18, 2019 Amazon will now accept flexible spending account or health savings account cards on its site, and more healthcare news from around the web.
Let’s talk pricing: Language tips for payers by Jacqueline Renfrow Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Lee Carter, president of Maslansky + Partners, works with hospitals, drug companies and insurers grappling with healthcare pricing.
Georgians sue to switch ACA plans, say Anthem deceived them by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Georgia residents engaged in a legal battle against Anthem are asking for a “special enrollment period” where they could switch to a new insurer.
UPMC counters AG, says forcing new Highmark deal is illegal by Paige Minemyer Friday, February 22, 2019 UPMC is hitting back at Pennsylvania’s attorney general, saying he does not have the authority to force it into a deal with rival Highmark.
How states can take the lead on mitigating surprise billing by Jacqueline Renfrow Wednesday, February 20, 2019 New state policies could help mitigate the costs of surprise out-of-network billing, according to the Brookings Institution.
Utah one step closer to slimmed-down Medicaid expansion—roundup by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Utah's legislators have taken another step toward slimming down the state's voter-mandated Medicaid expansion, plus more insurance news.
Judge denies Oscar’s request for injunction against Florida Blue by Paige Minemyer Friday, February 8, 2019 A Florida judge has rejected Oscar’s request for an injunction to block Florida Blue from reaching exclusive agreements with insurance brokers.
