Medicare Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs May Reduce Access Disparities
Given the substantial costs, Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs could lead to higher Medicare spending but may help reduce access disparities, according to a KFF policy watch. GLP-1 (glucagon-like...Aetna Injects $7.3M into Virginia FQHCs for Improved Cancer Outcomes
In partnership with the Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA), Aetna Better Health of Virginia has allocated over $7 million in value-based care incentives to Virginia's federally...Biden Admin Increases Access to School-Based Mental Health Services
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced three initiatives to increase access to school-based mental health services for children with Medicaid. “We are taking bold actions to strengthen...KFF: Payers Will Issue $1.1B in Medical Loss Ratio Rebates in 2023
Payers will issue around $1.1 billion in medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates across commercial markets in 2023, KFF projected. In the individual and small group markets, payers must spend at least...4 Categories of Preventive Care Services Covered Under the ACA
There are four types of services that private payers and employers are required to cover under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive care services provision, which include screenings and...6 Ways That Health Plans Can Influence A State’s Health Equity
With ample fiscal resources and a wide scope of influence, payers can leverage investments, purchasing decisions, network priorities, and other strategies to contribute to health equity, a report from...Sponsored by Fitbit Health Solutions