Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the healthcare and mainstream press.
A broadcast on WSAU in Wisconsin, “Collections, credit threats, a lawsuit: Patients pursued for medical bills their alternative insurance plan says they don’t owe,” referenced a study published in the February 2019 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care®. The study, “Why Aren’t More Employers Implementing Reference-Based Pricing Benefit Design?,” found low adoption of reference-based pricing (RBP) benefit design amongt employers, which indicates that redesign of RBP may be necessary to overcome barriers to adoption.
ERISA Industry Committee Sues Minnesota Over PBM Law
January 3rd 2025The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Industry Committee filed a legal challenge against the Minnesota Department of Commerce, arguing that Minnesota’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Licensure and Regulation Act illegally interfered with employer-sponsored health plans by restricting plan design options and increasing costs.
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Contributor: The Diabetes Vendor Resource Guide—A Useful Directory for Employers
November 13th 2024Employees living with diabetes often face unique challenges, such as managing blood sugar levels, balancing medication, and preventing complications, all while maintaining their professional responsibilities. This condition can lead to increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, and rising health care costs.
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How Can Employers Leverage the DPP to Improve Diabetes Rates?
February 15th 2022On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Jill Hutt, vice president of member services at the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health, explains the Coalition’s efforts to reduce diabetes rates through the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
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