What the Health?

Did you know that some Americans enrolled in private health insurance through the marketplace/exchange are paying $0/month for their coverage? If you’re currently uninsured or relying on something like a short-term plan or health care sharing ministry plan, you might find out that you could enroll in a marketplace plan with much lower premiums than you expected…[READ MORE]

The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UnitedHealth Group, will invest $100 million over the next decade to drive a more diverse healthcare workforce. Patricia L. Lewis, the company’s chief sustainability officer, said at the Social Innovation Summit on Wednesday morning that… [READ MORE]

It often seems like healthcare costs only go one direction: up. But this year, millions of Americans can look forward to getting money back from their health insurer. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), health insurers expect to rebate $1 billion to 8.2 million health plan members, equivalent to $128 per member. The anticipated windfall for health plan members…[READ MORE]

If you use health insurance to help cover your health care costs, you’re likely paying a monthly premium every month. This fee entitles you to the coverage outlined in your health insurance plan. Health insurance, including premiums, can be tricky to understand. Read on for a comprehensive review of health insurance premiums and how they work…[READ MORE]

CARSON CITY, NV – Two long-time employees have been promoted at the state agency, The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), including Janel Davis as new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Katie Charleson as the new Communications Officer. The announcement comes shortly after Ryan High, former COO, was appointed as the new Executive Director of the Exchange earlier this year…[READ MORE]

The Latest research study released by HTF MI “Health Insurance Carriers Market” with 100+ pages of analysis on business Strategy taken up by key and emerging industry players and delivers know how of the current market development, landscape, technologies, drivers, opportunities, market viewpoint and status. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth…[READ MORE]

The Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $4.2 million to Nevada health centers to purchase ultrasound equipment and support-related training, it announced Monday. The national philanthropic organization largely focused on health initiatives and grants and founded by the late businesswoman Leona Helmsley awarded the grants to 18 health centers and clinics and two mobile care units across Nevada — most located in rural locations, but also eight in the Las Vegas Valley…[READ MORE]

Health insurance reduces the cost of medical appointments, procedures, hospital stays, tests, prescriptions and more. However, figuring out how much to budget for health insurance can be tricky. Many factors, such as where you live or what type of plan you have, can impact the price of your health insurance. Here is a helpful breakdown of average health insurance costs, along with tips on finding the best insurance plan for you…[READ MORE]

The latest federal review of Medicare is out and it says taxpayers are getting a raw deal. The review is from MedPAC— the congressionally chartered review commission that advises lawmakers on the state of Medicare. MedPAC’s mandarins have concluded…[READ MORE]