Jeff Lagasse
More plans will offer meals, nutrition, transportation or in-home support services at a $0 premium in 2022.
The findings show that COVID-19 is not a benign disease among younger populations, underscoring the importance of vaccinating adolescents.
There are a number of policies hospital administrators could immediately enact that would help alleviate some of the issues, the union says.
The AHA is concerned about prior authorization procedures causing delays in care, potentially leading to negative clinical outcomes.
The new health plan opens up the possibility for eligible UHC members to receive various types of care, the companies say.
The new brand promotes itself as being more inclusive, and part of the focus will be on expanding virtual and behavioral health services.
Hospital turnover increased by 1.7% during the past year and currently stands at 19.5%.
Since not shopping around can have an impact on enrollees' coverage and costs, CMS recommends they review and compare plans each year.
Similar shares of Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare enrollees report that their out-of-pocket costs make it difficult to obtain care.
About 83% of all voters favor letting the federal government negotiate drug prices, including majorities across all political stripes.