Illinois Lawmakers Pressed to Protect Telehealth

John Commins, September 30, 2020

Stakeholders say legislation to support coverage parity is needed for continued post-pandemic access to telehealth services.

Modifiable Health Risks Add $730B to U.S. Healthcare Spending

John Commins, September 30, 2020

A new study found that 27% of U.S. personal healthcare expenses were attributable to risk factors such as obesity and smoking.

Employers Commit to Health Benefits as Pandemic Sows Uncertainty

John Commins, September 29, 2020

Private buyers of healthcare say they're open to government reforms and new payment strategies.

Coronavirus Backlog Could Fuel Higher Employer Healthcare Costs in 2021

John Commins, September 29, 2020

The pandemic virtually shut down elective procedures for much of 2020, but that may not be the case in 2021.

Beth Musser Named VP Of Revenue Services at Children's Minnesota

John Commins, September 28, 2020

The appointment comes as the pediatric health system contemplates staff cuts and relocating services in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and declining birth rates.

Premera Blue Cross to Pay $6.8M to Settle Data Breach

John Commins, September 25, 2020

The Washington State-based health insurer self-reported the breach, which was discovered 2015 and may have affected more than 10.4 million beneficiaries over nearly nine months.

CMS Announces 'Historically Low' Medicare Advantage Premiums, New Insulin Payment Model

John Commins, September 25, 2020

More than 1,600 Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription plans will cap insulin monthly copays at no more than $35. 

Cleveland Clinic Florida Names Conor Delaney, MD, CEO and President

John Commins, September 24, 2020

Delaney succeeds Joseph Iannotti, MD, who served as interim CEO and president for the $1.8 billion Florida region since June.

Study: COVID-19 Death Count Doesn't Capture 'True Mortality Effects'

John Commins, September 24, 2020

University of South Florida researchers estimate COVID-19 has caused "2 million years of lost life."

CHIP Data Show Steep Drops in Vaccinations, Health Screenings

John Commins, September 23, 2020

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is blamed for dramatic year-over-year reductions in healthcare services for children.

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