UPMC Health Plan Virtual Assistant Aims to Improve Access to Care
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Health Plan has launched a virtual tool to assist members with questions about benefits, coverage, services, and access to care. The health...Defunct Public Charge Rule Still Impacts Immigrant Health Choices
Immigrant families who are in the process of getting their green cards or temporary visas continue to avoid using government-funded programs including public payer coverage due to the 2019 public...Medicare Advantage Dual Eligibles Have Better Access to Care
Medicare Advantage dual eligibles reported better access to care and access to telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic than traditional Medicare beneficiaries did, a report from NORC at the...Cancer Patient Outcomes Significantly Worse for the Uninsured
Patient outcomes are significantly worse in cancer patients who do not have insurance compared to insured patients, according to Gerard Silvestri, MD, professor of medicine and a lung cancer...ACHP Urges Policymakers to Solidify Affordable Care Act Changes
The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) released recommended steps to build on the success of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and enhance and expand coverage in the...How Extending ACA Premium Tax Credits May Fix the Family Glitch
By making all family members eligible for marketplace premium tax credits with the exception of those who have access to affordable coverage individual health insurance marketplace premiums may decline...HHS Expands Interpretation of Sex Discrimination in Section 1557
Updated 5/11/2021: This article has been updated to include a statement from David Brown, legal director at TLDEF. HHS has announced that it will enforce its interpretation of the Affordable...High Health Plan Costs Serve as Healthcare Coverage Barrier in TX
Texan adults are more likely to be uninsured and forgo care due to cost barriers than the average American, according to a new survey from HealthCareInsider that raises concern for healthcare...CVS, Aetna Care Coordination Plan May Cut Out-Of-Pocket Costs
CVS Health and Aetna announced a health plan set to increase care coordination and healthcare access while lowering patient out-of-pocket costs for Southern Californians. The Aetna Connected Plan with...Medicare Beneficiaries Strongly Satisfied with Coverage in 2019
In 2019, Medicare beneficiaries who were living in the community were in good health and reported satisfaction with their Medicare coverage, including Medicare costs, quality of care, and access to...Cost-Sharing Burden Limits Access to Care for Medicare Members
Those enrolled in Medicare who are ineligible for Medicaid are less likely to have supplemental coverage, leading to high cost-sharing limiting patient access to care, according to a new study...Sponsored Article
