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Study: Hospital Prices Show ‘mind-boggling’ Variation

2018-05-15T16:49:40-04:00By |Financial, Financial Analysis, Health Insurance, Revenue Cycle Improvement, Trends, Uncategorized|

The prices hospitals negotiate with health insurance companies vary enormously within and across geographic regions in the United States, according to a new study coauthored by Zack Cooper (Yale), Stuart Craig (University of Pennsylvania), Martin Gaynor (Carnegie Mellon), and John Van Reenen (London School of Economics).

Health Plan Strategies For Member Retention

2018-05-01T11:37:27-04:00By |Clinical Operations Improvement, Health Insurance|

Healthcare is a labor-driven service that depends on the talent and skills of every staff member, from the C-suite to nurses. Finding and keeping this talent is paramount to running a cost-effective organization that provides exceptional care was an observation from an article by Mackenzie Bean by Becker Hospital Review. Growing turnover rates significantly impact profitability.

Impact of Short-Term Limited Duration Health Insurance Shortchanged

2018-04-24T14:14:13-04:00By |Health Insurance, Uncategorized|

NCQA’s Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2017–2018 compare the quality and services of more than 1,000 health plans in the United States and provide consumers with a practical and meaningful guide to understanding their health care options and choosing the best health plans for themselves and their families. National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is releasing its 2017 Health Insurance Plan Ratings. These ratings provide consumers with a more accurate picture of how health insurance plans perform in the key quality areas of consumer satisfaction, prevention and treatment.

Population Health Management Update: Numerof Survey Report

2018-04-17T20:30:26-04:00By |Accountable Care Organizations, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance|

Now in its third year, Numerof’s State of Population Health Management survey provides an in-depth, national look at the pace of change from fee-for-service. Conducted in collaboration with Dr. David Nash, Dean of the Jefferson College of Population Health, the study synthesizes survey responses from more than 400 executives and interviews with key decision makers across U.S. healthcare delivery

What Insurers Need For ACA Market Plan Decisions

2018-04-03T15:36:41-04:00By |Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Exchange|

ACA Increases profitability for insurers, despite significant initial financial losses in the individual market after the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect. Health insurer profitability in the individual market rose due to substantial premium increases, government premium tax credits that pay for those premium increases, and the large, government-funded, Medicaid expansion. Here are 10 instances which can help you better identify when its time to look for a partner.

ACA Increases Profitability For Insurers: White House Report

2018-03-27T20:29:59-04:00By |Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Exchange|

ACA Increases profitability for insurers, despite significant initial financial losses in the individual market after the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect. Health insurer profitability in the individual market rose due to substantial premium increases, government premium tax credits that pay for those premium increases, and the large, government-funded, Medicaid expansion. Here are 10 instances which can help you better identify when its time to look for a partner.

Survey Shows ACA Support But Enrollees Are Anxious

2023-08-13T16:45:11-04:00By |Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Exchange|

The Senate released its version (a.k.a. Better Care Reconciliation Act BCRA) of the House's AHCA. Payers and providers adjust as needed because healthcare reforms, like BCRA, AHCA, and ACA, continuously move through state and federal legislatures. Today's blog, pulls together summaries from numerous resources allowing you a quick glimpse or a deep dive into what waits around the corner. Here are 10 instances which can help you better identify when its time to look for a partner.

Medicaid Expansion Population Profile: Study for Payers

2018-02-20T20:31:42-04:00By |Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Exchange|

The Senate released its version (a.k.a. Better Care Reconciliation Act BCRA) of the House's AHCA. Payers and providers adjust as needed because healthcare reforms, like BCRA, AHCA, and ACA, continuously move through state and federal legislatures. Today's blog, pulls together summaries from numerous resources allowing you a quick glimpse or a deep dive into what waits around the corner. Here are 10 instances which can help you better identify when its time to look for a partner.

Asthma Management Costs: $80 Billion Annually To Breathe Easier

2018-01-16T21:13:15-04:00By |Big Data, Financial Analysis, Health Insurance, Lean Management|

Asthma costs the U.S. economy more than $80 billion annually in medical expenses, missed work and school days and deaths, according to new research published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Healthcare leaders’ continuing efforts to alleviate the trending asthma management costs will have long-term benefits for patients and providers alike.

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