Tag: Insurance: Misc.
PrEP HIV Prevention Pills to Be Free for Insured Americans
HIV prevention advocates say the new guidance is a game changer
Citizenship Impacts Children’s Access to Health Care
Gaps in insurance coverage increase delays in care for immigrant children versus citizen siblings
One in Five Privately Insured Births May Result in a Surprise Medical Bill
Surprise bills more frequent and larger with cesarean delivery and neonatal intensive care
Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills
Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers
Home Test for Colon Cancer Can Lead to Unexpected Medical Bill
Follow-up colonoscopy often classified as 'diagnostic' test, not 'routine screening,' and therefore not covered by insurance
33 Million Persons of All Ages Uninsured in 2019
3.7 million (5.1 percent) children and 28.8 million (14.5 percent) working age adults were uninsured in 2019
Switch to High-Deductible Health Plan Detrimental for Chest Pain
Decrease in nonspecific chest pain emergency department visits and visits leading to hospitalization with employer-mandated HDHP switch
UnitedHealthcare Delays New Policy on Emergency Department Visits
After backlash from major hospital and doctor groups, company has put new policy about reimbursement for nonurgent care on hold
Good Response Seen With HealthCare.gov Reopening
CMS figures show more than 206,000 people signed up for coverage from Feb. 15 to 28
Surprise Medical Bills Could Be Reduced by COVID-19 Relief Package
Main provisions of the legislation would take effect January 2022
