Tag: Cost Management

Taunton to Review Health Insurance Benefits for Part-Time Elected Officials Amid Rising Costs

Taunton city officials initiate a review of health insurance benefits for part-time elected officials due to rising costs impacting the municipal budget.

BCBS Cuts SilverSneakers Gym Access for Minnesota Medicare Advantage Seniors

Blue Cross Blue Shield ends SilverSneakers access at key Minnesota gyms for Medicare Advantage seniors, citing cost pressures and rising Medicare enrollment. YMCA offers discounted memberships amid fallout.

CCGroup Selected to Build Specialist Referral Network for Multi-State Medicare ACO

Cave Consulting Group partners with a multi-state Medicare ACO to implement a Specialist Golden Referral Network aimed at reducing elective procedure variation and improving care quality through specialist efficiency analytics.

Medicare Advantage Plans Show Slowed Administrative Cost Growth in 2024

Medicare Advantage plans saw a slower growth in administrative expenses in 2024, with detailed insights from the Sherlock Benchmarks revealing trends in cost drivers and plan management effectiveness.

Centene's Withdrawal of Financial Guidance Triggers 40% Stock Drop Amid Rising Costs

Centene's financial guidance withdrawal due to rising costs causes a 40% stock drop, impacting the health insurance sector and investor confidence.

North Dakota Moves to Align State Employee Health Insurance with ACA Standards

North Dakota legislates to align state employee health insurance with ACA, increasing plan flexibility and aiming to manage rising healthcare costs without raising employee premiums.