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Democrats are talking public option again. How might that work?
A public option “would look just like an insurance plan,” except that the state or federal government would pay for medical care, potentially set up the network of doctors and hospitals, and make rules about paying providers, according to Gerald Kominski, director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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How Mylan cornered the consumer epinephrine market
High-profile deaths in several states have helped to spur legislative action and fuel demand for consumer-dispensed epinephrine. At the same time, no other company has been able to effectively compete with Mylan’s EpiPen.
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Patients often win if they appeal a denied health claim
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Federal rules ensure that none of the millions of people who signed […]
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Healthcare union workers in California want to cap CEO salaries at nonprofit hospitals
SACRAMENTO – A California health care workers’ union is collecting signatures to get two measures […]
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Nevada health plan has patients and providers, but no insurance
Shelley Toreson had health insurance for years, but not anymore. Instead, she is part of an unusual Nevada nonprofit that helps connect 12,000 uninsured residents to doctors and hospitals who are willing to accept a lower-cost, negotiated fee for their…