Five Health Plans Earn Five-Star Ratings From NCQA
Of the plans winning five stars, three were commercial and two were Medicare plans; two were Kaiser Permanente’s
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June 11 Virtual Event: How the Trump Administration and Congress Are Reshaping the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces: Views from the States
Through regulations and the House budget reconciliation bill, significant changes are being considered by Congress and the Trump Administration for how the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance Marketplaces would work. At the same time, the enhanced tax credits that have made Marketplace coverage more affordable and driven record enrollment are set to expire at the…More
How come I owe Labcorp $34.94? (Part 3)
By MATTHEW HOLT For those of you waiting for the Labcorp, Blue Shield of California, Brown & Toland Physicians Physicians update, the ball has been moved a couple of years down the field. If you want to catch up here is part 1, part 2 and part 3) You’ll recall we left it with a mystery…
How Unaffordable is Health Care?
In his latest JAMA Forum column, KFF’s Larry Levitt explores how unaffordable health care is in the U.S. in the context of the debate over extending enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and an upcoming election where affordability will likely be front and center.
Can Data Help Build Healthcare’s Equitable Future?
To prevent further harm and ensure families aren’t left behind again, we must use data more proactively — not only to close gaps in coverage but also to support accountability in how care continuity is managed. The post Can Data Help Build Healthcare’s Equitable Future? appeared first on MedCity News.
While America Rested on Labor Day, The Invisible Healthcare Workforce Carried On
Let’s envision a healthcare system where caregiving is valued as the essential work it is. Where technology and policy work hand in hand and no one has to choose between caring for a loved one and pursuing their own health and career goals. The post While America Rested on Labor Day, The Invisible Healthcare Workforce…
The Broken Approach to Health Disparities
State, federal, and academic initiatives have poured time and resources into understanding and addressing these gaps. So why haven’t we made real, lasting progress? The post The Broken Approach to Health Disparities appeared first on MedCity News.
Sarepta Stops Stop Shipments of Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy After Second Patient Death
Like the first death reported in March, Sarepta Therapeutics attributed the fatality to a case of acute liver failure following dosing of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Elevidys. The company has proposed an immunosuppressive regimen to mitigate the liver injury risk posed by the therapy. The post Sarepta Stops Stop Shipments of Muscular Dystrophy…
Policy Landscape of Private Insurance Coverage of Contraception in the U.S.
Access to contraception is a key element in shaping health and well-being for many women in their reproductive years.
Why Healthcare Mergers Fail and How to Prevent a Costly Collapse
Successful mergers don’t just consolidate services. They unify people around a shared mission to serve their patients. If we want to see lasting success in healthcare M&A, it’s time to stop leading with checklists and start leading with people. The post Why Healthcare Mergers Fail and How to Prevent a Costly Collapse appeared first on…