Tag: Insurance: Misc.
Changes Needed to Address Out-of-Network Billing at Hospitals
Anesthesiologists, pathologists, radiologists, assistant surgeons out of network in about 10 percent of cases
Insurance Disparities ID’d in Diagnosis of Late-Stage Melanoma
Odds of late-stage melanoma up for individuals with Medicaid, no insurance versus those with private insurance
Decline in Primary Care Visits Continued After ACA
Post-Affordable Care Act decline in primary care contact seen for all ages, incomes
Employee Premiums, Deductibles Eating Larger Share of Income
The average deductible for a middle-income family was 4.7 percent of income in 2018
White House Wants Hospitals, Insurers to Provide Actual Costs of Care
Government officials say the objective is to encourage competition and reduce costs
Poor Health Literacy Tied to More Hardships Among Cancer Survivors
Individuals with low health literacy face more material, psychological, financial hardships
Patient Cost Responsibility Up for Guideline-Discordant Care
Guideline-discordant tx linked to $1,841 higher patient costs in first year in metastatic breast cancer
Insurance Plans Vary in Policies for Gender-Affirming Surgeries
Plans often deviate from recommended criteria for coverage; some insurers categorically deny access
Older Adults Need More Help Navigating Health Care System
Better understanding of health insurance benefits may help with navigating health care system, survey finds
Average Annual Premium for Workers Increased in 2019
Average annual premium increased to $7,188 for single coverage, $20,576 for family coverage
