The pandemic sparked a seismic shift in health care costs for large employers. From 2019 to 2020, costs remained stable. Large companies then reported an average 8.2% increase in employee health care costs in 2021. The Business Group on Health says that large...
Long-term Care Tax Plan Projected for Washington Residents
Anyone who manages their own health insurance policy knows the gap between what insurance covers and what members must pay out-of-pocket seems to be getting larger. This is especially the case for older adults and individuals with chronic conditions since...
Boost Reimbursement Accuracy with Episode of Care Reviews
While the medical field itself requires great precision due to its complexity, it’s also essential to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of medical record completion. These documents contain codes that are used by insurance companies to create claims,...
Is Your Health Care Network Ready for Dr. Amazon?
Amazon is consistently expanding their reach, and they now have their sights set on becoming a formidable player in the health care industry. Amazon Care is currently piloting their hybrid care model, which offers subscribers an individualized blend of telemedicine...
Increased Demand for Pulmonary Care May Impact Your Provider Network
Respiratory illness has been one of the most talked-about health concerns in the past two years, namely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The topic is coming up again, this time as a result of recent research from the American Lung Association (ALA). ALA creates a yearly...
Prepare Your Provider Network for the Information Blocking Rule Changes
With the creation of new technologies, new partnerships, and expanded health programming, information sharing within the world of health care has never been more crucial. This brings up many new opportunities for convenience, streamlined processes, and better...
Want to Reduce Your Insurance Network’s Overhead? Take These Steps to Elevate Care Management for Your Members with Chronic Diseases
Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease can experience a range of challenges as they manage these conditions. Unfortunately, many providers underestimate the toll that chronic conditions have on a person’s mental health and the countless...
Doulas to be Covered by Medicaid for California Mothers
California is one of the latest states to agree to provide covered doula care to pregnant mothers receiving Medicaid. Despite the positive outcomes associated with doulas and the entire pregnancy process, the agreement has not been going very smoothly this time...
Help Your Provider Network Reduce Heart Disease Claims by Embracing Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making an appearance in countless industries, which is allowing researchers and scientists to make state-of-the-art advances. AI has become a stronger presence in medicine and is even being used in practice settings such as heart...
Massive Growth Projected for Immunotherapy Funding
By 2030, the rapidly growing immunotherapy industry is set to reach $277.1 billion. While this growth is good news for cancer patients benefiting from these treatment advances, it has started to pose a problem for some oncologists. There are clinicians who find that...