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Health Insurers Seek Sharp Rate Increases in 2016
Newly insured consumers under the Affordable Care Act have turned out to be sicker than initially estimated, according to health insurance companies, who are seeking rate increases of at least 20% to 40%, reported the New York Times.
Newly insured consumers under the Affordable Care Act have turned out to be sicker than initially estimated, according to health insurance companies, who are seeking rate increases of at least 20% to 40%, reported the New York Times.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Minnesota are seeking rate increases that average as much as 54%, according to documents from the federal government and state insurance companies. However, it is important to note that whether these rate increases will hold up on review is far from certain and they could change.
In Oregon, the rate increases for 2016 will be bigger than they have been for years, which will affect consumers profoundly, according to the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group.
Read more at New York Times: http://nyti.ms/1gic5gs
Addressing Racial Disparities in Minority Mental Health and Finding Support in 2025
July 18th 2025National Minority Mental Health Month emphasizes the persistent mental health disparities among US racial and ethnic minorities, stemming from lower access to services, lack of culturally competent providers, discrimination, and medical mistrust, underscoring the need for dedicated resources and community action.
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AI Meets Medicare: Inside CMS’ WISeR Model With Sanjay Doddamani, MD, MBA
July 17th 2025Sanjay Doddamani, MD, MBA, a former senior advisor to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and internist and cardiologist by training, explains how the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model hopes to work, and addresses concerns about delays and denials from revamped prior authorization processes.
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