People across all age groups have varying consumer health behaviors that impact payers’ bottom line. One of the most notable tendencies of younger generations is how rarely they rely on primary care physicians. While middle-aged and older adults regularly schedule and...
The pandemic has brought about an onslaught of changes -- some good and some bad. While a surge in drug-related deaths due to overdose has been a negative outcome, this has prompted some positive action in the realm of addiction treatment. Unfortunately, the United...
Digital health has presented many opportunities for people on all sides. Telemedicine and other forms of health technology have increased convenience and accessibility for patients, productivity for health care providers, and reimbursement for payers. But what most...
Due to supply chain issues and staffing shortages, many industries have seen prices skyrocket since the onset of the pandemic. One such area that has been affected is the pharmaceutical industry. But the inflation rate has been disproportionately impacting medications...
It’s shocking to think that a country as advanced as the United States has a maternal death rate that is continually rising. The most current data finds that there are now 17.4 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, which includes pregnancy, childbirth or subsequent...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may implement long-awaited changes to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) initially established by the National Institute of Health in 2018. The program has been successful among many middle-aged and...
In the case of health care services for subscribers, more options is usually not a bad thing unless providers are sacrificing quality care. Medicare’s most recent initiative, put into place January 1, 2021, focuses on modifying Direct Contracting models to emphasize...
Despite ever-growing hospitalization rates associated with COVID, health care providers and institutions are struggling to profit in today’s economy. Many hospitals and nursing facilities are seeing an influx of inpatient admissions due to respiratory illnesses and...
Due to legislation passed on December 22, 2020 as part of the COVID relief plan, patients who receive emergency medical services will have peace-of-mind due to fewer unexpected health care costs. As part of the “No Surprises Act,” (also known as the Act) patients will...
Starting in January 2021, California residents with substance use disorders and mental health concerns will now have greater access to coverage. The amendment to SB-855 expands on legislation from September 2020 that requires state-based insurers to follow...