One might think that health insurers aim to procure the most favorable rates for their customers. However, data collected due to the recent federal order requiring hospitals to disclose a complete list of prices they negotiate with private insurers has found that this, too often, is not the case.
Special COBRA Notice Deadline for Employers Approaching Fast
PCORI Fees Due August 2, 2021
Athletico Physical Therapy Deal Inked and What It Means for Our Clients
Simpara recently secured a direct contract with Athletico Physical Therapy that includes facilities in both Missouri and Illinois for a total of over 200 clinics.
For more than 25 years, Athletico has been helping alleviate pain and discomfort from the lives of their patients. They’re dedicated to delivering exceptional care with a focus on enhancing people’s health and quality of life. Their expertise also extends to the evaluation of workers’ compensation issues like work conditioning, job-site analysis and ergonomic assessments.
America’s Top Hospitals Guilty of Predatory Billing Practices
When it comes to unpaid medical bills, many of the top 100 hospitals in the U.S. have and continue to employ predatory billing tactics to get their money.
A new analysis by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has revealed some staggering statistics about the realities of predatory billing using data collected from January 1, 2018 to July 31, 2020.
Medova Part 2: Court Appointed Receivorship
It’s official. The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas has entered a consent order appointing Receivership Management Inc. – a Tennessee-based independent fiduciary – to serve as claims administer and oversee the employee benefit plans and assets previously administered by Medova Healthcare Financial Group.
The Cost of Cost-Sharing: A New Study Suggests Small Price Increases Cause Deadly Consequences
March is Medication Safety Month
Free COBRA and Other Items in the Stimulus Package
Over the weekend the Senate narrowly voted to pass the latest $1.9T Covid-19 relief bill, titled American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The House is anticipated to vote and pass the bill as soon as this Tuesday (March 9th) before heading to President Biden’s desk for signature. The bill contains several health insurance-related provisions that are likely to become law in the coming days.