Tag: health insurance

Republican Tax Proposal to Target Employer Health Plans Faces Market and Political Risks

Republican plans to tax employer-based health insurance as part of tax reform risk disrupting the U.S. insurance market and face political backlash ahead of midterms.

Medicare Advantage Overpayments Fund Non-Medical Perks, Costing Taxpayers $1.2 Trillion

Medicare Advantage overpayments have increased sharply, funding non-medical perks like golf fees and ski passes, leading to projected taxpayer costs of $1.2 trillion over the next decade.

FBI Alerts on Discounted Medical Insurance Scams Targeting U.S. Consumers

FBI issues nationwide warning on discounted medical insurance scams that defraud consumers with fake coverage, causing costly out-of-pocket expenses. Learn how to identify and report these fraudulent schemes.

ACA Preventive Care Coverage Gaps Highlighted by Patient Billing Dispute

An Illinois patient faced unexpected medical bills due to insurance coverage distinctions between preventive and diagnostic services under the Affordable Care Act, highlighting industry and regulatory challenges in patient cost-sharing and billing transparency.

Alabama Approves Unique Health Plans for Farmers Amid Insurance Challenges

Alabama passes House Bill 477 enabling Alabama Farmers Federation to sell exclusive health care plans to members, addressing insurance affordability challenges in the agriculture sector.

Atrium Health Levin Cancer's Financial Toxicity Board Improves Patient Outcomes

Atrium Health Levine Cancer's Financial Toxicity Tumor Board mitigates financial distress among cancer patients, improving treatment outcomes and reducing insurance claim denials. A five-year study highlights its efficacy and suggests it as a best practice for cancer centers.

Devoted Health Expands in Senior Private Health Insurance Market

Devoted Health grows membership and revenue in the competitive private health insurance market for seniors, reflecting shifts in Medicare Advantage offerings and market dynamics.

Employers Leverage Value-Based Care to Enhance Workforce Health and Retention

Explore how U.S. employers are adopting value-based care models to improve employee health benefits, increase retention, and manage healthcare costs effectively through personalized plans, preventive care, benefits literacy, and price transparency.

US Health Insurance Market to Reach $2.13T by 2030 with Digital Growth

The U.S. health insurance market is projected to grow to $2.13 trillion by 2030, driven by rising healthcare costs, chronic diseases, and digital adoption. Employer and individual plans evolve amid regulatory and technological shifts.

Covered California Health Exchange Sent Sensitive Data to LinkedIn, Prompting Privacy Review

Covered California’s health insurance exchange website exposed sensitive consumer health data to LinkedIn via trackers, violating privacy norms and triggering a regulatory review. Learn about the implications for healthcare compliance and digital marketing.