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Medicare Advantage Premiums Rising as Enrollees Opt for Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs
The popularity of zero-dollar premium plans in Medicare Advantage (MA) is on the decline.
Clinical Care
Medical Liability Insurance Premiums Increase for Fourth Straight Year
Research by the American Medical Association (AMA) finds 15 states reported double-digit percentage increases in premiums in 2022.
Payer
ACA Benchmark Premium Influenced by Payer Competition
A report examines changes in marketplace premiums and insurer participation between 2022 and 2023.
Payer
Medicare Advantage Premiums to Decline by Nearly 8%
Groups are applauding CMS for lowering premiums ahead of the upcoming Medicare open enrollment period.
Payer
Healthcare Costs for Employer-Sponsored Plans on the Rise
A survey finds the rate of increase for costs across categories such as medical and prescription drugs has slowed but...
Payer
Inflation: What New Consumer Data, Drug-Price Bill Analysis Actually Mean for Affordability
Examining key eHealth stats, Washington Post legislation analysis, and whether near-term inflation relief is a reality.
Payer
ACA Marketplace Premiums Set for Significant Rise
Analysis of health plans in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace reveals factors like health cost trend could drive higher...
Payer
'An Arm and a Leg': Need an Expensive Drug? Here's What You Need to Know
It's an invention by the insurance industry to make sure only your money counts toward your yearly deductible ? not...
Payer
Other States Keep Watchful Eye on Snags in Washington's Pioneering Public-Option Plan
The Washington public option is more of a public-private partnership: The plan was designed by the state but is offered...
Payer
Skirmish Between Biden and Red States Over Medicaid Leaves Enrollees in the Balance
With studies showing that the fees led to fewer low-income adults signing up for coverage and fewer reenrolling, the Biden...
Payer
Listen: Generous Deals, and a Few Unwanted Surprises, at Covered California
Because of a significant increase in federal tax credits, many people qualify for generous coverage without paying a penny in...
Strategy
Resistance to a Boston Hospital's Expansion Centers on Rising Prices
Mass General Brigham's plans to build three ambulatory care centers in three suburbs west of Boston is stirring controversy.