Jeff Lagasse
APIC said relaxing masking standards could be a risky move heading into what's expected to be a severe flu season.
Ninety-four percent of telehealth users say they would use the technology to receive medical services in the future.
UHC is characterizing its offerings as providing better ancillary benefits, lower prescription drug costs and improvements to core benefits.
Payers are taking such steps as authorizing prescription refills and waiving prior authorizations to adding emergency and support services.
High drug prices create affordability challenges for patients and the healthcare system, one of two reports found.
Restrictions in charity care and unclear eligibility criteria are still common and deserve regulatory attention, authors say.
The feature enables members to receive comprehensive virtual healthcare through a team that includes dedicated primary care providers.
Associates will have access to Kindbody's network of facilities, including a new clinic and in vitro fertilization lab in Rogers, Arkansas.
The idea is to ensure more eligible people retain Medicaid coverage; the initiatives coincide with the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.
Insurers argue the bill would 'weaponize' the Department of Labor by allowing it to sue an insurer for not covering mental health benefits.