Conn. Nonmedical Switching Legislation Would Close Loophole
Nonmedical switching legislation that was introduced in Connecticut this session with the support from a wide array of public health…
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Mass. State Rep. Introduces Legislation Targeting Step Therapy Policies
Massachusetts State Representative Jennifer Benson has introduced a bill that would require insurance companies in the state to respond to…
CBO Reports Amended AHCA Will Cause 23 Million To Lose Insurance
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports that under the MacArthur Amendment of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), 23 million…
Insurer Ends Test that Provided Unlimited Primary Care at No Charge
A health insurer is ending a health plan experiment that offered unlimited primary and behavioral care at no charge. Although…
U.S. Senate Approves Bill Revamping Medicare for Chronically Ill Patients
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has unanimously advanced a bill that would revamp how Medicare works for patients who have…
Federal Government Alleges Insurer Overcharged U.S. by $1 Billion
The U.S. Justice Department accused a health insurer of overcharging the federal government by more than $1 billion through its…
Aimed Alliance Board Member Discusses How the House Health Care Bill Is a Giveaway to Big Insurers
Aimed Alliance board member, Michael Barnes, appeared on a network segment to discuss how big insurance has manipulated both the…
NJ. Gov. Pushes for Greater Insurer Focus on Public Interest
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is calling for greater non-profit insurer focus on public interest and accountability. Excessive spending on…
Questions To Ask To Find Out Your Medical Costs
Whether insured or uninsured, learning the right questions to ask regarding how much a medical procedure will cost can help…
TX Legislation Ensures Patients with Ongoing Medical Conditions Receive Ongoing Insurance Coverage
Two bills currently before the Texas legislature will make sure doctors – not insurance companies – decide what treatments patients…