Idaho Governor Intends to Offer Illegal Insurance Plans
The newly-elected Governor of Idaho Brad Little (R) announced in his State of the State address on Monday evening that…
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Ohio Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Patients from Step Therapy
The Ohio legislature passed SB 265, which strengthens protections for patients who are subject to step therapy by their insurer.…
California Chronic Care Coalition Highlights Aimed Alliance Report Detailing Physician Frustration With Insurers in Its Guide to Choosing a Health Plan
The California Chronic Care Coalition published guidance on how to choose a health insurance plan that best fits consumers’ needs.…
One of Nation’s Largest Health Insurers to Pass Pharmacy Discounts on to Plan Participants
In response to growing public concern over rising drug prices, one of the country’s largest health insurers announced that it will now share with plan participants the discounts it receives from drug companies.
Legislation Lifting “Gag Clauses” in Several States Empowers Pharmacists to Inform Consumers of Cost Savings
State officials in at least five states have enacted laws to end “gag clauses” imposed on pharmacists by pharmacy benefit…
California Insurance Commissioner Investigates Aetna After Troubling Admissions from Former Medical Director
Aetna’s former Medical Director admits under oath that he did not review patients’ records before deciding whether to deny or…
Will A Trio of U.S. Companies Transform the Delivery of Health Care?
Three leading U.S. companies have committed to tackling one of the biggest problems facing American companies and their employees—the rising…
Study Shows Insurers Requiring Overly Burdensome Prior Authorization for New Class of Cholesterol Medications
According to a new study analyzing 2017 findings reported in JAMA Cardiology, fewer than one in three adults who were…
Proposed Bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act Extends Treatment Protections for Privately Insured Cancer Patients
Legislation introduced by U.S. Congressmen Leonard Lance (R–N.J.) and Brian Higgins (D–N.Y.) would ensure that the estimated 60 percent of…
Telemedicine Has the Potential To Meet Veterans’ Unmet Needs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to issue regulations to pave the way for VA providers to use…