Tag: Insurance: Misc.
RSNA: Breast Cancer Screening Among Poor Up Post ACA
Researchers report that expansion of Medicaid coverage is improving access to mammograms
Early-Stage Cervical CA Diagnoses in Young Women Up Since ACA
Provision allowing young adults to stay on parents' insurance may account for more screening
Aetna Offers Targeted Health Plans for Diabetes Care
Plans include low copay for specialist visits related to diabetes, free supplies, financial incentives
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
IDSA: ACA Improving Care for Low-Income HIV Patients
In Virginia, ACA enrollment in 2014 associated with HIV viral load suppression
Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages
One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
Financial Toxicity Rife Among Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Insured patients frequently report using savings or borrowing money to pay for treatment
Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage
Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice
Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA
Higher numbers of insured leading to more treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes
Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
