Tag: Insurance: Misc.
Aetna-CVS Merger Approved
Under the approval, Aetna must sell off its private Medicare drug plans
More Non-Elderly Americans Uninsured in 2017 Versus 2016
More than 700,000 Americans uninsured in 2017 versus 2016, despite broad economic improvement
Association Health Plans Can Help Small Businesses Offer Coverage
But AHPs may undermine ACA marketplace, as they are not required to comply with ACA regulations
Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms
More than twice as many HDHP enrollees in small versus large firms lack employer-funded accounts
Experts Offer Tips for Provider Appeal of Denied Medical Claims
Recommendations include asking for exceptions to payer policies and citing regulatory information
Insurance Status Tied to Higher Self-Perceived Poor/Fair Health
Underinsured and never insured adults more likely to report poor/fair health
Variation in Specialty Drug Coverage Across Health Plans
Plans restrict coverage of drugs indicated for cancer less often than drugs indicated for other diseases
New Short-Term Health Plans Have Large Coverage Gaps
Plans don't have to cover existing medical conditions, provide limited benefits
Health Coverage Interruptions Common in Adults With T1DM
Use of acute care service five-fold higher after interruption in insurance versus before interruption
Insurers May Be Underpaying Doctors
Practices need to incorporate efforts to double check reimbursement against contracts
