As reported last month in MSB, NCQA launched its Health Equity Accreditation programs to provide organizations with frameworks of actionable steps to overcome disparities in care and health outcomes.
California’s decision last month to cancel the results of a long-planned bidding competition among commercial health plans in its Medicaid program has some industry insiders and consumer advocates wondering whether the state can stand up to insurers and force improvements in care for millions of low-income beneficiaries.
Ahead of an end-of-month deadline, Ascension says it has struck a deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield that would allow thousands of Central Texans to keep their health care plans intact.
Genesee County government will have to select a new health insurance carrier to serve county retirees who’ve relied on a plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Earlier this month, Blue Cross Blue Shield notified the county that it would no longer provide service for retirees effective June 1.
A year after he grudgingly paid $20,000 out of pocket for knee surgery, Alan Cregg will finally be reimbursed that amount by his former health insurance company.
South Dakota voters in 2024 might be asked to vote again on Medicaid expansion — but this time, it would be to add language for a work requirement. Republican Rep. Tony Venhuizen and Senate Republican leader Casey Crabtree have proposed a joint resolution.