No Surprises Act Prevented 10M Surprise Medical Bills, But IDR Use Grows
- The No Surprises Act (NSA) helped prevent 10.1 million surprise medical bills in the first nine months of 2023, according to a survey from AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). The No Surprises Act took effect on January 1, 2022, for those enrolled in commercial health insurance or group health plans. The law states that when...
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UnitedHealth Group Saw Revenue and Enrollment Growth in 2023
UnitedHealth Group saw revenue growth of over 14 percent in 2023, while adding 1.7 million new consumers to its Medicare and commercial offerings, executives shared during the UnitedHealth Group Fourth...CMS Finalizes Payer Requirements to Streamline Prior Authorization
CMS has finalized requirements for payers to streamline the prior authorization process and improve the electronic exchange of health information to help limit patient care disruptions. The CMS...Payers Embrace Healthcare IT for Cost Optimization, Member Engagement
Payers are investing in healthcare IT resources to support cost optimization and improve member experience, according to a study from EY-Parthenon and KLAS Research. As payers face operational and...Sponsored Article