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…
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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…
Report Highlights that U.S. is Spending Less on Medicines
A new report on medicines and their use in the U.S. indicates that spending on medicines fell in 2016 as…
Prior Authorization Impedes Patient Access
Efforts by physicians to ensure patient access to the most appropriate treatment can often be at odds with the financial…
Aimed Alliance Board Member Discusses Shortcomings of GOP Health Care Bill on CNBC
On May 4, 2017, Aimed Alliance board member, Michael Barnes, appeared on CNBC to discuss the shortcomings of the proposed…