Healthcare Reform is upon us with some of the most monumental provisions becoming effective in 2014, such as the removal of pre-existing conditions. As of January 2014, insurance companies can no longer deny coverage, deny claim payments, or charge higher premiums for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
Summary: 2014 is right around the corner and will be filled with both challenges and opportunities, especially for healthcare. We have compiled 14 healthcare predictions for 2014. Are you ready? Healthcare is changing and evolving at a rapid pace, which makes it difficult to remain profitable. Following are 14 healthcare predictions for 2014.
The ACA seeks to increase the quality of care while simultaneously reduce cost. One provision which accomplishes both is preventive care. In keeping with the holiday traditions, we thought it would be fun to focus on the 12 days of Obamacare. As such, On the third day of Obamacare, Obama gave to me: Preventive Care Healthcare Exchanges And an Individual Mandate
Summary: The individual mandate becomes effective January 1, 2014. Do you have coverage and does it comply with the essential benefits requirement? In keeping with the holiday spirit, we thought it only fitting to write a series about the 12 days of Obamacare. On the first day of Obamacare, Obama gave to me….. an individual mandate. Like it or not, the individual mandate becomes effective January 1, 2014.
Medicare Versus Medicaid - what are the similarities and differences? Both programs are government-sponsored through federal, state, or a combination thereof. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state, but most health care costs are covered if you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.
With a couple of months under the belt of the exchanges, a surprise is made evident as to the largest group of enrollees – Medicaid. Medicaid signups are a dual-edged sword for healthcare. With the passing of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, one of the main goals was to provide affordable healthcare to more Americans. To this avail, many provisions were enacted, such as expanding Medicaid and creating health insurance exchanges.
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Different polls have slightly different numbers but the trend is the same - Obamacare approval rating continues to fall. Poll results released by Gallup on November 14 indicate that approval for Obamacare continues to fall. In a survey conducted November 7-10, the pollster asked, “Do you generally approve or disapprove of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, signed into law by President Obama that restructured the U.S. Healthcare System?
So, we want to know why consumers, payers and employers are turning toward private exchanges. Could private exchanges be the alternative to Obamacare? Why are private health insurance exchanges gaining in popularity? What are the trepidations from an employer and payer perspective? How did they emerge? What are the features and benefits?
