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Apr 01 | Jeff Lagasse

One-year projected costs of coronavirus to the commercial market could hit $251 billion

Consumers will feel these increased costs through higher out-of-pocket expenses and premiums,…

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Mar 24 | Jeff Lagasse

Homeless people receive less treatment in hospitals for heart attacks, have higher readmission rates

This is concerning for providers, whose reimbursement is increasingly tied to the 30-day…

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Mar 24 | Jeff Lagasse

Better data sharing between payers, providers can move the needle on social determinants of health

More robust SDOH data is not only a care quality consideration, but a business…

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Mar 23 | Jeff Lagasse

For payers, patients and employees, coronavirus spending could exceed $20,000 for the most serious cases

Since all of the estimates are based on pneumonia, it's likely that costs will…

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Mar 23 | Jeff Lagasse

Almost three quarters of patients with chronic illnesses feel more at risk for COVID-19

Epidemiologists have identified those with chronic medical conditions as one of the key groups at risk…

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Mar 18 | Jeff Lagasse

Most health insurance enrollees don't understand how their coverage works for COVID-19 coronavirus

At the same time, 64% say they could not afford to pay out their full annual deductible if…

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Mar 17 | Fred Bazzoli

CMS final rule poses big hurdles for payers

Health plans will be responsible for data sharing and patient access in a way they're not used to. "A lot will have to go into meeting…

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Mar 13 | Jeff Lagasse

Medicare Advantage plans save beneficiaries up to $1,600 a year more than regular Medicare

Low-income beneficiaries are more likely to choose Medicare Advantage, and they assume less…

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Mar 12 |

Healthcare disruptors outperform hospitals in digital readiness

Traditional providers are at risk of losing consumers over online experience, report shows.

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Mar 09 |

New report shows patient priorities in caregiver reviews

The MGMA and Healthgrades report also shows gender bias, with male doctors receiving higher average reviews than female providers.

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