by TOG Network Solutions | Sep 12, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
Many companies (including but not limited to health care organizations) experienced the negative effects of supply chain shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are other reasons for such supply issues. The most recent shortage has impacted many...
by TOG Network Solutions | Aug 30, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
Most people who have health insurance are at least somewhat familiar with the term ‘out-of-network.’ Those who work in the health insurance industry likely explain this concept to members often. While many people know that out-of-network refers to...
by TOG Network Solutions | Aug 23, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
Medicaid rate changes continue to impact health care providers in all practice areas. But many people don’t know that most legislators agree a rate increase is key to the continuation of many essential medical services. Rather, the root of the problem is the debate...
by TOG Network Solutions | Jun 20, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
Just over 13 years after it was first enacted, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) seems to be experiencing major infrastructure issues. Unlike some systems issues of the same nature, this appears to be due to the overwhelming demand for ACA-based health insurance plans....
by TOG Network Solutions | May 18, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
Price transparency has been a hot topic over the past few years. It all began with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule, which was passed in 2020 just as the COVID-19 pandemic began to complicate the health care industry. This legislation went into effect in 2021,...
by TOG Network Solutions | May 5, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
Nearly 88% of people looking for health insurance value personalization in their plans as much or more than they did one year ago. It’s no surprise that this number has skyrocketed, since the COVID-19 pandemic magnified problems many members had with their health...
by TOG Network Solutions | Apr 28, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
With a combination of medical jargon, abbreviations, and acronyms, it’s all too common for patients to be left in the dark about their health care treatment. That’s why the term ‘alphabet soup’ is often used to describe professional titles in the field of...
by TOG Network Solutions | Mar 22, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
In response to the growing number of senior citizens in the U.S., Humana has begun creating primary care centers with integrated care teams. Such centers have been designed to better address older adults’ social needs in tandem with complex medical conditions. The...
by TOG Network Solutions | Mar 15, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
Recent research has shown that a lifestyle-based treatment program targeting brain health reduced dementia risk by 30%. The results of this 2-year program were compared to those yielded from standard provider recommendations, including generic guidance such as eating...
by TOG Network Solutions | Feb 15, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Provider Network
A Notable survey conducted in March of 2022 found that over 60% of patients chose not to visit the doctor in the past year. These individuals cited scheduling difficulties as the chief reason for their decision. As health insurance companies strive to improve...
