Population Health
40 percent of California population identifies as Latino; only about 5 percent of all physicians are Latino, California Health Care Foundation says.
Secretary Sylvia Burwell Wednesday acknowledged that the Affordable Care Act's fourth enrollment season, which begins Nov. 1, is a pivotal time.
Officials will add 10 new categories involving a population of about a half a million people, according to the measure's proponents.
More than 65 million ED mental health visits reported, substance abuse behind 41 percent of them, results show.
Industry watchdog is calling on CMS to allow insurers even more flexibility and to expand the pilot program to all states.
The accidental health app bested other tools in engaging patients who stand to benefit most.
Specific excise taxes based on a percentage of retail price reduce the incentive to switch down to cheaper options, WHO says.
Insurer also adds remote access technology, at no copay cost, to all Medicare Advantage plans.
Payer, pharma giant are collaborating in a value-based agreement for the type 2 diabetes medications Januvia and Janumet.
About 10 million Americans buy individual coverage on or off the marketplaces, get no federal subsidies to help lower cost, feds say.