How Coronavirus Influenced Medicare Chronic Disease Management
Medicare chronic disease management became even more challenging during the coronavirus pandemic, a recent Commonwealth Fund study confirmed. Chronic conditions are common among Medicare beneficiaries...Employer-Sponsored Health Plans See Strong Member Satisfaction
Most Americans who have employer-sponsored health plans expressed confidence in their health plans’ support and financial protection, according to a survey conducted on behalf...New CMS Guidance Could Increase COVID-19 Testing Rates, Spending
Since the Biden administration has eliminated the ability to deny coronavirus testing claims due to “medical necessity,” payers should expect higher coronavirus testing rates across all...Payer Eyes Health Equity With COVID-19 Vaccine Access Network
In efforts to achieve health equity, Blue Shield of California has enhanced its provider network to expand COVID-19 vaccine access in underserved communities. California’s enhanced provider...How the $1.9T COVID-19 Relief Package Impacts Medicaid, CHIP
Congress passed a $1.9 trillion relief package to support the nation’s coronavirus pandemic response efforts and the law could have particular significance for Medicaid and CHIP programs. The...How Medicaid Work Requirements Could Impact Low-Income Women
As policymakers decide the fate of Medicaid work requirements, the impacts of these policies are becoming more clear, particularly their effects on low-income women, a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)...AHIP, BCBSA Pilot Supports Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) have promised to use their data analytics, partnerships, and member engagement platforms and strategies to...Rescinding ACA May Worsen Racial Health Disparities, COVID-19
If the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) protections for pre-existing condition coverage are rescinded, COVID-19 could leave many Americans without health insurance, a disproportionate...Cost Could Still Be A Deterrent In ACA Special Enrollment Period
The special enrollment period on the Affordable Care Act marketplace opened to boost healthcare coverage during the coronavirus pandemic, but familiar barriers—namely, cost—could still...Sponsored Article
