Biden administration
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The Biden Administration Proposes Rule To Improve Mental Health Parity
A new proposed rule by the Biden-Harris Administration would require health plans to improve their analyses of their mental health benefits and make clear that they cannot engage in practices that make it more difficult for members to access mental health support compared to physical health.
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Biden Administration Takes Action Against Junk Insurance, Surprise Bills
The Biden Administration is proposing that short-term health plans are limited to three months, or a maximum of four months if they’re extended. It comes after the Trump Administration allowed members to stay on the plans for 12 months and renew them for three years. The plans are often limited in coverage and leave consumers with high medical costs.
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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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California lawsuit targets insulin costs as Biden also takes aim in SOTU
High prices have drawn other critics, as well, including President Joe Biden. He renewed his call for a broad price cap during his annual State of the Union address. Pharma companies insist they have been part of the solution.
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25 Governors Pressure Biden Admin to End Public Health Emergency
In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, 25 governors argued that the Covid-19 public health emergency should end in April. An estimated 18 million people could lose Medicaid coverage if that happens, according to a recent report.
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Consumer / Employer, Policy, SYN
How the test-to-treat pillar of the U.S. Covid strategy is failing patients
Large swaths of the country had no test-to-treat pharmacies or health centers listed as of April 14. And the website of the largest participant, CVS, has significant technical issues that make booking an appointment difficult.
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Legal, Patient Engagement, Payers
CMS to fund 60 ACA navigator orgs next year
CMS will provide $80 million to 60 organizations that train ACA navigators — who help consumers find coverage on the federally funded marketplaces — in the 2022 plan year, up from 30 organizations that received $10 million this year.
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Texas lawsuit: Biden administration threatening funding to force Medicaid expansion
Filed by the Texas attorney general, a new lawsuit seeks to prevent the Biden administration from revoking the Trump-era approval of a Medicaid waiver extension that could cost the state billions in funds. The revocation was a political move intended to force the state to expand Medicaid under the ACA, the lawsuit claims.
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
