HHS guidance to pharmacies meant to ensure reproductive healthcare access

Just days after the Biden Administration advised providers that abortions are protected under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, the Department of Health and Human Services has released guidance saying that as recipients of federal financial assistance…[READ MORE]

These are the factors impacting individual, small group premiums in 2023

The lingering effects of COVID-19, the end of enhanced subsidies for exchange plans and global inflation are among the key trends impacting premiums in 2023, according to a new report. The American Academy of Actuaries issued its annual look (PDF) at the landscape for premiums on the individual and small group markets, and analysts said…

“Free” screening? Know your rights to get no-cost care

An ounce of prevention…well, you know the rest. In medicine, prevention aims to spot problems before they worsen, affecting both a patient’s health and finances. One of the more popular parts of the Affordable Care Act, which allows patients to get certain tests or treatments without forking out cash to cover co-payments or deductibles, is…

Obamacare May Have Helped Lower Suicide Rates

“Suicide is a public health problem, and our findings indicate that increasing access to health care — including mental health care — by expanding Medicaid eligibility can play an important role in addressing and reducing the distressing rise of suicide deaths in our country,” said senior investigator Dr. Laura Bierut, a professor of psychiatry at…

Who’s getting zero-premium health insurance plans?

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]

UnitedHealth to invest $100M in diversifying healthcare workforce

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]

Americans Are Set To Receive $1 Billion In Health Insurance Rebates This Year

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…

Nevada’s Exchange Promotes Two Long-Time Employees to Leadership Roles

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…

Health Insurance Carriers Market May See a Big Move

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…