Industry Reactions to ICD-10 Delay
President Barack Obama, recently, put his signature on the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014. In effect, one provision of the new law served to delay ICD-10 implementation until …
Mobile IT services expanding in healthcare, but greater progress needed
Healthcare providers now routinely use mobile health applications in a variety of ways, helping to drive operational efficiencies and improvements in care. However, for all of the progress made in …
State of Georgia seeking more choices in 2015 health plans
Georgia State officials said Tuesday that they plan to increase the number of insurers and health plan options for state employees and teachers next year. The State Health Benefit Plan …
Decision delayed on New Hampshire hospital network hearing
New Hampshire’s insurance commissioner says he needs more time to decide whether to hold a hearing on the narrow provider network for individuals buying health insurance under the Affordable Care …
Insurers offer new incentives to eat healthy
The Sunday paper isn’t the only game in town when it comes to printed grocery coupons: Some health insurers are sending discount mailers to consumers as an incentive to eat …
Medicare Advantage plan sponsors weigh reimbursement increase
The region’s two biggest Medicare Advantage plan sponsors say they are reviewing government reimbursement rates for next year before making any decision about member benefits. The Centers for Medicare and …
How’s your doctor doing? Comparison shop online
Online reviews, quality ratings and price comparisons are commonplace for people shopping for everything from restaurants to cars. Before long, experts say health care consumers could have easy access to …
Allegheny County employees sticking with Highmark
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald lobbed the health insurance coverage of the county’s 6,700 employees and their families as the latest salvo in the war between Highmark and UPMC. Fitzgerald …