by Jordana Choucair | Aug 23, 2022 | Payers
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine supports the connection between health and financial stability, showing that individuals with a higher number of chronic conditions have a higher chance of encountering financial hardship. The adjusted amount of medical debt...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 22, 2022 | Payers
The Biden administration released a final rule banning surprise medical bills after suffering several legal setbacks to the No Surprises Act.Most notably, the final rule provides new details for the independent dispute resolution process, eliminating the requirement...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 22, 2022 | Payers
Aon released a report projecting that employer health costs could increase by 6.5 percent next year – more than double the 3 percent increase that employers saw in 2022. According to the report, the average costs per employee will reach $13,800 in 2023, compared to...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 18, 2022 | Payers
J.D. Power’s annual study of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans found that members are satisfied with the plans, but say mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment coverage is lacking. Ninety-one percent members said they have enough coverage for...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 18, 2022 | Payers
CMS announced that providers will no longer need to fill out certificates of medical necessity (CMN) and durable medical equipment information forms (DIF) starting in 2023. The agency is making the change in an effort to ease administrative burden. “Through...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 16, 2022 | Payers
Oscar Health announced it will expand the reach of its Cigna + Oscar small business plans into the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Pending regulatory approval, the plans will be offered in five counties – Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia –...
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