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How to monitor the effects of insurance mergers
When the American Medical Association publishes its next report on competition among health insurers, notice if Georgia makes into the…
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Actuaries report on shortcomings of short-term, limited-duration health plans
New research about short-term, limited-duration health plans shows that none of the plans studied covered pre-existing conditions and all had…
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Facing increased scrutiny, PBMs will press case before High Court
The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a case that pits two groups on opposite sides of the debate…
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FTC charges in Shkreli case shed light on need for new generic drug development
The Federal Trade Commission and State of New York late last month filed a lawsuit against Martin Shkreli, charging that…
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In 2020, rebates from pharmaceutical companies deserve more scrutiny
One of the big health care stories of the past few years has been how much money pharmaceutical manufacturers spend…
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Report shows health insurers are failing to comply with mental health parity laws
A recent report indicates that health insurers are failing to comply with mental health parity laws for people with employer-sponsored…
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In 2020, employers’ benefit plans will promote more virtual care and focus on high-cost claims
Companies that pay for employer-sponsored health insurance are continually seeking ways to cut health care costs and improve the care…
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Maternal deaths among black women focus attention on the need for policy and payment reform
For the past several years, health care journalists have correctly focused on the rising rate of pregnancy-related mortality in the…
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Globe Spotlight journalist reports on the link between economic inequality and financial toxicity in health care
Two of the biggest issues the Democratic candidates are addressing in the presidential race are economic inequality and the need…
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As employers attempt to contain health insurance costs, workers and families struggle too
One of the largest and most important parts of our health care system is the role employers play in providing…