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State drug-pricing boards are gaining momentum
Prescription drug coverage, once a modest 3% of your health plan premium in the 1990s, now accounts for nearly 25%. The question is, how...
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Apr 211 min read
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California Insurers Collaborate to Launch Value-Based Primary Care Model
Three health plans in California collaborate to enhance primary care and reduce physician burnout through a new initiative.
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Feb 211 min read
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Top Workplace Benefit Trends to Watch in 2025
Selling employee benefits requires addressing concerns, engaging regularly, and highlighting improvements in well-being and security.
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Feb 192 min read
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Saving Money on Healthcare: How Lower Prescription Drug Costs Can Help
A Harvard Law School professor argues that boosting competition in the pharmaceutical market could lower medication costs for millions.
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Dec 18, 20241 min read
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2030 Outlook: Payers and Nontraditional Providers Set to Transform the Primary Care Landscape
A consulting firm maintains its 2030 forecast, but evolving competition and healthcare moves will reshape the market in five years
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Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Enforcing Hospital Price Transparency
Health care price transparency has advanced with the 2021 Hospital Price Transparency Rule, requiring hospitals to disclose service charges.
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Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Breaking Down the Real Reasons Behind High Drug Prices
CMS announced negotiated prices for 10 costly Medicare drugs, a step driven by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to curb high U.S. prices.
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Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Health Care Spending Goes to Drugs and Hospitals
Nearly 25% of U.S. health care premiums now cover prescription drugs, while hospitals account for over 40% of costs, says AHIP report.
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Small-Business Owners Push for Healthcare Cost Reform
Healthcare costs and accessibility remain a long-standing issue, with small-business owners pushing for reform amid rising expenses.
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Nov 21, 20241 min read
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In Final Stretch, Hospitals Urge Passage of Key Healthcare Bills in Congress
Hospitals urge Congress to act on key healthcare bills before year-end, as vital programs face expiration and billions are at stake.
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Nov 21, 20241 min read
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How the 'Ghost Network' of Healthcare Providers is Costing Americans Billions
Class action reveals shocking struggles to access mental health care amid a growing crisis.
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Nov 8, 20241 min read
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Expanding Healthcare Access: How Community Health Workers Are Reaching Rural America
Three community health workers at Huron Regional help patients navigate healthcare, overcome barriers, and manage chronic conditions.
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Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Healthcare Data Breaches: Trends, Tracking, and Mitigating Risks
A breach at a Colorado-based pathology lab may have exposed the data of more than 1.8 million people.
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Nov 6, 20241 min read
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Remote Interpreting in Healthcare: Ensuring Quality Communication for Better Patient Outcomes
During COVID-19, interpreters reported mixed experiences, raising concerns about the effectiveness of remote communication in healthcare.
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Voluntary Benefits 101: A Comprehensive Guide for First-Time Enrollees
This guide demystifies voluntary benefits for first-time enrollees, clarifying terms and options to help navigate employee benefits.
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Oct 30, 20241 min read
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AI: A Revolutionary Force in Healthcare or a Risky Gamble?
AI can tackle workforce challenges in healthcare, but complex implementation may push organizations to focus on safer administrative tasks
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Protecting the Vulnerable: CDC Recommends Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Older Adults and Immunocompromised
On Oct. 23, 2024, CDC Director endorsed ACIP's recommendation for a COVID-19 vaccination, reinforcing public health guidance.
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Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Open Enrollment 101: 5 Common Misunderstandings Among Employees
During open enrollment, HR pros face an influx of questions as employees arrive confused and seeking guidance on their options.
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Oct 24, 20241 min read
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Access in America: Ranking the 10 Best and Worst States for Healthcare
With soaring healthcare costs and medical debt, the U.S. struggles with access, which varies significantly from state to state.
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
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AI in Action: Enhancing Accuracy in X-ray Detection of Broken Bones
AI can help doctors identify broken bones on X-rays more accurately, reducing missed diagnoses.
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Oct 21, 20241 min read
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