UnitedHealth won’t join many health exchanges; says they might attract sick people
UnitedHealth Group Inc. will sell coverage in just a dozen of the new health exchanges being set up in states, a lower number than it had suggested earlier and a …
9 Minnesota Insurers Apply to Sell on MNSure Exchange
Friday marked the deadline for health care insurers to submit for state approval their plans to sell insurance through the public exchange called MNSure. While the complete list of companies …
Massachusetts Health Cost-Control Bill Contains First-in-Nation Fund for Prevention Programs
A coalition of consumer and public health groups applauded the inclusion of money in the health cost-control bill adopted by lawmakers Tuesday to pay for programs to stem chronic illnesses …
Blue Shield of California Adds Leon Panetta to Board
Former CIA director Leon Panetta is back on the board of directors of Blue Shield of California. Panetta served on the board from 2000 to 2009, when he became director …
7 Insurers Sign on to Participate in Georgia Health Insurance Exchange
Seven health insurers have signed up to offer benefits plans as part of the online insurance exchange that begins enrolling Georgians in October, reports Georgia Health News. The companies that …
Senate Takes up Bill to Improve Medicare Audits and Address RAC Concerns
A new Senate bill addresses provider concerns over the Medicare audit process, including the role of Recovery Audit Contractors. The House is also considering a version of the “Medicare Audit …
Four Largest Insurers in Minnesota to Sell Plans on Insurance Exchange
Consumers buying health care coverage this fall on Minnesota’s new insurance exchange likely will have more choices than are currently available, bringing a spark of competition as health reform rolls …
Insurers Limit Doctors and Hospitals in State-Run Exchange Plans
California’s health insurance rates for a new state-run marketplace came in lower than expected this week, but one downside for many consumers will be far fewer doctors and hospitals to …