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| AHIP Comments on Final Rule on Short-Term, Limited Duration Health Care Plans |
“Every American should be able to get affordable, comprehensive coverage, regardless of their income, health status, or any pre-existing conditions. Consumers deserve more choices, particularly those who do not qualify for federal subsidies and must pay the full premium. We remain concerned that consumers who rely on short-term plans for an extended time period will face high medical bills when they need care that isn’t covered or exceed their coverage limits," said Matthew Eyles , president and CEO of AHIP
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| AHIP Blog: Chart - Employer Health Costs Rise Slowly |
Employer-provided health insurance is how most Americans—roughly 180 million people—get their coverage. Most people who count on employer-provided coverage for their health and financial protection aren’t experiencing major premium increases, Axios notes.
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| Covered California Announces Rate Increase for 2019: Health Insurance Premiums for the Working Middle Class Reach All-Time High |
Recently, Covered California announced an 8.7% weighted average rate change for the 2019 plan year. The proposed rates were negotiated with Covered California and filed with state regulators are subject to final review. The final rates will be published in time for the start of the open enrollment period in California on October 15.
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| Gateway Health, CCPN Work Together to Serve North Carolina's Dual-eligible Population |
“Many dually eligible recipients have complex health care needs and we are familiar with what it takes to serve this population well. Gateway’s commitment to serving this population aligns well with that of members. We will work closely with Highmark Wholecare to find new and better ways to improve health care outcomes and the patient experience," said Dr. Steven Wegner , CEO, CCPN
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| Mutual of Omaha Introduces Long-Term Care Rider |
“We have many customers and advisors who value our Chronic Illness Rider due to its simple design and lack of upfront cost, but there are some who prefer the known monthly benefit of the LTC Rider. We are now able to let our customers decide how they want to cover this risk," said Mr. Joe Kenny , vice president and actuary, Mutual of Omaha
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| Delta Dental of Washington and Partners Selected To Provide Managed Dental Care for Washington Medicaid Recipients |
"Oral health is essential to overall health, and yet annually nearly 50 percent of lower-income children and 78 percent of lower-income adults in the state of Washington don't receive dental care. We are excited to have this opportunity to reduce health disparities and ensure that many more people are able to access care," said Ms. Diane Oakes , President and CEO of Arcora Foundation , the Foundation of Delta Dental of Washington
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| Pennsylvania Governor Wolf Visits Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, Highlights Strong Workforce in Cumberland County |
" Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and its Mid-Atlantic Affiliates was honored to host a visit with Governor Wolf today and we appreciate his support in creating a strong business environment for companies in Cumberland County. We’re proud of our commitment to Pennsylvanians – the millions of Keystone State residents to whom we deliver dental benefits and our employees that deliver great service to our customers," said Mr. Anthony S. Barth , president and chief executive officer of Delta Dental
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| First Choice Health Announces Two Strategic Hires, Ron Cornell and James Cassel |
"As I have progressed through my career, I’ve always focused on making contributions to the success of the organization beyond my role description. At First Choice Health , I’ll have the creative freedom to test and ite rate my sales strategy within a unique, evolving work structure, driving progress and getting results," said Mr. James Cassell , director of product innovation, First Choice Health
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| Broward Health Appoints Kathy Ross as New Chief Information Officer |
“As a seasoned healthcare executive with extensive experience in complex healthcare systems, Ms. Katherine Ross CHCIO, MBA has continually demonstrated the ability to drive complicated business and technical initiatives with a focus on improving quality and patient experience. We welcome Kathy to our leadership team and look forward to her contributions," said Beverly Capasso , President and CEO of Best Choice Plus
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| Ardon Health Earns Full Specialty Pharmacy Reaccreditation From URAC |
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| Anthem Behavioral Health Veteran Joins Beacon Health Options as Chief Medical Officer |
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| Altruista Health Adds Jan Berger, MD, MJ, to its Compliance Advisory Committee Industry CEO Brings CVS Caremark Clinical and Innovation Experience |
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| ClearHealth Quality Institute Webinar to Examine Telemedicine’s Role in Combating the Opioid Epidemic |
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