by Keith Kuhn | Apr 21, 2014 | Payor, Government
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 (SHBP) has been a target of fierce criticism since Jan. 1. That’s when changes to...
by Keith Kuhn | Apr 21, 2014 | Provider
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 Act. Commissioner Roger Sevigny had previously agreed to hear a...
by Keith Kuhn | Apr 20, 2014 | Industry, Payor
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 healthier. By their measures, at least, there’s some evidence that it’s...
by Keith Kuhn | Apr 20, 2014 | Payor, Reimbursement
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 Medicaid Services recently issued the fiscal 2015 rates for...
by Keith Kuhn | Apr 19, 2014 | Payor
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 similar information about doctors and hospitals, as the...
