California Insurer to Pay $5 Million for Failure To Address Appeals
California’s Department of Managed Health Care fined Anthem Blue Cross $5 million for failing to…
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Drug Price Controls Rejected by Ohio Voters
On November 7, Ohio voters rejected by nearly 80 percent a ballot proposal called the…
Aimed Alliance Comments on Massachusetts’ Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver Request
Aimed Alliance Comments on Massachusetts’ Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver Request. Read here.
Alliance Urges Trial Attorneys to Help Patients when Health Insurers Violate Consumer Protection Laws
As The New York Times reports that health insurers contribute to the nation’s drug overdose epidemic by denying coverage of less-risky opioids and addiction treatments, a national alliance is encouraging trial attorneys to help consumers challenge illegal health insurance practices.
New Texas Law Seeks To Protect Patients from Surprise Medical Bills After Receiving Care in ERs
A new Texas law requires freestanding emergency rooms (ERs) to post a list of the…
Aimed Alliance in Idaho Statesman: Step Therapy Interferes with Treatment
Aimed Alliance’s Executive Director was quoted in the Idaho Statesman’s article detailing how the health…
Ca. Introduces Bill To Help Patients Who Are Forced To Switch Health Plans
Insurers that withdraw from the health exchange marketplaces can disrupt patient care because such patients…
DC’s Prevention Campaign Significantly Decreased HIV Infection Rates Over the Past Decade
HIV rates in Washington, DC have significantly declined from a decade ago, holding the city…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Proposes Rate Increases in Ga. Amid Uncertainty in Washington
Amid uncertainty of the future of the Affordable Care Act, Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed…
Aetna Threatens To Exit Ill. Medicaid Managed Care Program
Aetna recently filed a notice of intent to terminate its Medicaid managed care contracts with…