Americans will soon be protected from many unexpected medical bills, thanks to a new law that goes into effect Jan. 1. That legislation, called the No Surprises Act, will greatly reduce the number of unanticipated out-of-network bills that many people are hit with during emergency medical treatment.
After nearly a year of their in-network access being limited, people with UnitedHealthcare insurance will soon be able to use Montefiore Health System again. That access will be restored on Dec. 1, thanks to a new multi-year agreement between the two sides.
President Joe Biden's Thursday pitch to Capitol Hill eliminates any effort to crack down on drug prices, a coup for the industry that has spent months pouring millions into lobbying and advertising campaigns.
A think tank that studied hospital insurance claims from across the country found large health plans got a better deal at LMH Health than the national average.
Aetna is looking toward September of next year to switch to all-digital payments, remittances and explanation of benefits statements – a goal which it has already started. A report says the transition began in September of this year.