Jeff Lagasse
For the 13th year in a row, the healthcare industry reported the most expensive data breaches, at an average cost of $10.9 million.
President and CFO Kevin Hammons says the company is continuing to gauge interest from outside parties related to future divestitures.
Insurers are prohibited from imposing copayments, prior authorization and other requirements that are more restrictive than medical benefits.
Facility fees create confusion and increase costs for consumers, such as greater out-of-pocket expenses and higher premiums, the report says.
The Commission rescinded earlier guidance that was opposed to increased regulatory oversight and transparency of PBMs.
The managed care organizations in the review denied one out of every eight requests for prior authorization in 2019.
McIver will lead AHIP's health equity initiatives, setting and driving strategies to improve health equity for underrepresented communities.
The grant awards are part of ongoing federal efforts in prevention, treatment, recovery support and harm reduction, HHS said.
Colorado is the latest state to put Friday Health Plans into receivership, joining Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and North Carolina.
The FTC said that much in the statements is outdated, and not in tune with market realities.