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Private healthcare cost increases slowed down in 2013
Though they have theories, experts don't know what's causing the slowdown.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Humana: ACA enrollment more adverse than predicted
Despite possible ACA policy losses, the payer is still standing by its 2014 earnings guidance.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
Yujin Kim/Healthcare Dive
TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Deep Dive
Why value-based payments can't work
Many aspects of value-based, bundled payment models are basically capitation dressed in new clothes.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Providers still behind on ICD-10
With the ICD-10 switchover deadline just nine months away, many providers are still way behind.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 9, 2014 -
Will accountable care bring back old mistakes?
Accountable care models may not be any better than what we already have on hand, the authors write.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 8, 2014 -
ACO launched between payer, physician group in NJ
The ACO will cover about 20,000 health plan beneficiaries.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Health plans use kiosk data to sell ACA policies
Health plans are collecting data such as names, addresses and phone numbers to use in marketing schemes.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Texas considers boosting requirements for ACA 'navigators'
The new rules would require 40 additional hours of training for ACA healthcare "navigators" and cost more than $800 per year.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Aetna collects mobile apps to help chronic conditions, improve med adherence
CarePass is a one-stop hub for consumer health and wellness apps.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Health insurers, drugstores allow pre-enrolled ACA beneficiaries to use policies
The move is seen as a chance for health plans and drugstore chains to build good relationships with newly-insured patients.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 4, 2014 -
UnitedHealthcare forms ACO with two large physician groups
In excess of 20,000 patients enrolled in UnitedHealthcare's employer-sponsored health plans have access to the ACO.
By Anne Zieger • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Health reform exchange enrollment climbs to over 1.1M
The HealthCare.gov site saw a surge of 850,000 visits after the administration offered a one-day extension for people to sign up for coverage effective January 1.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 30, 2013 -
Recruiting young adults to exchange plans not vital
Premiums aren't as sensitive to the enrolled mix of beneficiary as payer and policymakers fear, research suggests.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Insurers: Increased use, costs driving up premiums
Though the ACA has had a very minimal financial effect on healthcare premiums, many consumers consider it to be the driver of steadily increasing health insurance costs.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Cleveland health system, UnitedHealthcare launch joint ACO
The health system and health plan are working together to better coordinate care.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Payers launch ad campaign to attract younger customers
Insurers have mounted a last-ditch ad campaign intended to attract the younger, healthier patients they truly want.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Hospital networks on health exchange plans are small
The majority of the lowest priced insurance plans sold on the health exchanges marketplaces use very small hospital networks.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 15, 2013 -
Academic medical centers being squeezed out of exchange plans
Their costs are higher than most hospitals.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 13, 2013 -
New service offers consumers claims monitoring
The new service monitors submission of claims to help consumers find fraudulent transactions.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 12, 2013 -
Study: Medicare offers good doc access
The study found that nearly all respondents had regular access to a doctor's office or clinic.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Class-action suit against Sutter revived
The lawsuit alleges that Sutter is using its monopoly power to charge higher rates, driving up insurance premiums.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 10, 2013 -
BCBS of Michigan partners with health system on value-based payment
The healthcare system will get funding for infrastructure improvements necessary to coordinate physician care with hospitals.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 10, 2013 -
UnitedHealthcare barred from dropping docs from Medicare Advantage plans
The ruling could have a national impact, as other insurers consider tightening their Medicare Advantage networks too.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Ariz. tells insurers not to renew non-conforming health plans after December
The Arizona Department of Insurance is urging state health plans to renew existing coverage before the end of the year.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 7, 2013 -
Study: ACA policies not enough for chronically ill
Chronically-ill adults enrolled in bronze level health plans through the exchanges are likely to reach out-of-pocket maximums each year.
By Anne Zieger • Dec. 6, 2013
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