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We Need Your Self-Insured Employer Health Benefits Insights for Our Annual Survey [Sponsored]

MedCity News

Do you advise self-insured employers? Your insights offer leading, innovative points of view that can guide employers and peers. The 2023 Benefit Consultant Sentiment INDEX offered robust insights and cast a spotlight on the evolving roles of employers as they navigate the changing healthcare landscape.

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No Surprises Act Leads to Thousands More Disputes and Delays than Gov’t Expected

MedCity News

When the federal government enacted the No Surprises Act to lessen payment disputes between a patient or a health insurance plan and a provider, the government projected 22,000 disputes in 2022. However, between just April and September there were more than 90,000 disputes filed. .

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Payers Are Putting Profit Over Patients with Denials and Prior Auth Policies, Hospitals Say

MedCity News

Hospitals are facing increasingly burdensome policies from commercial insurers, leading to problems with cash flow and patient safety. The post Payers Are Putting Profit Over Patients with Denials and Prior Auth Policies, Hospitals Say appeared first on MedCity News.

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Report: 22.2M Women Could Lose Access To Free Mammogram Screenings

MedCity News

A recent court decision could lead to women losing access to free mammogram screenings, a new Urban Institute report showed. Without insurance, mammograms can cost up to $560 in out-of-pocket expenses.

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Everything You Need to Know About Prior Authorizations in Healthcare

Referral MD

Prior authorization is a pivotal component of healthcare, bridging the relationship between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. While a physician may determine a treatment plan, they must get the insurers green light to ensure coverage. Why Does Prior Authorization Exist? Who Approves Prior Authorization Requests?

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America’s healthcare costs are in deep crisis

World of DTC Marketing

The media have targeted pharmaceutical companies for a long time because sensational headlines lead to clicks. 10 of every healthcare dollar spent and that hospital chains are raking in cash with PBM’s and insurers we love to place blame. Forget the fact that prescription drugs only account for $.10

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Share Your Insights on the Changing Healthcare Landscape

MedCity News

Do you advise self-insured employers? Your insights will offer leading, innovative points of view that can guide employers and peers. Join us for this year’s survey! The post Share Your Insights on the Changing Healthcare Landscape appeared first on MedCity News.