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By Healthcare Finance Staff | 11:58 am | June 11, 2015
The Affordable Care Act euthanized old school underwriting and introduced subsidies and risk sharing, too much and not enough for an insurer that succeeded in the old market.
By Kaiser Health News | 11:44 am | June 11, 2015
It will be up to state officials and Congress to help consumers who can’t afford health insurance if the Supreme Court strikes down health law subsidies for millions of Americans, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said Wednesday.
By Anthony Brino | 11:20 am | June 11, 2015
OSHA is extending its National Emphasis Program on Nursing and Residential Care Facilities because the healthcare industry still has more reported workplace injuries than any other general industry.
By Susan Morse | 10:23 am | June 11, 2015
These hospitals charge the uninsured and certain other payers more than 10 times the amount they charge Medicare, but critics say there's a big difference between what hospitals charge and what they are paid.
By Henry Powderly | 02:58 pm | June 10, 2015
Diagnostic tests on urine, blood often cost less than a trip to the movies, as California-based startup aims to take over the market.
By Susan Morse | 01:58 pm | June 10, 2015
The new policies encourage physicians to give patients greater price transparency on the cost of care, taking into account insurance status.
By Anthony Brino | 11:32 am | June 10, 2015
Seven organizations scored $250,000 over two years to expand their projects while 11 organizations received $75,000 to start budding projects.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 11:18 am | June 10, 2015
AHIP's new CEO will need to continue the legacy of defending an industry, as well as help shape policies and market approaches for the still uncertain era of value.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 10:46 am | June 10, 2015
The pernicious effects of America's sedentary culture in many ways mirror the country's expensive, convoluted healthcare system. Powerful healthcare institutions, though, can help change the course on the local level, advocates argue.
By Henry Powderly | 10:10 am | June 10, 2015
Lancaster General Health Community Care Collaborative will be accessible by the payer's Medicare Advantage members in the Pennsylvania region.