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As the United States hits the debt ceiling, health insurance becomes a bargaining chip

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The host While repealing the Affordable Care Act seems to have fallen off Congressional Republicans’ to-do list for 2023, the Medicare and Medicaid cutbacks are back. The GOP wants Democrats to agree to cut spending on both programs in exchange for a vote to prevent the government from defaulting on its debts. Meanwhile, health care …

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HHS policy to oversee gain-of-function virus research unclear, GAO says

HHS policy to oversee gain-of-function virus research unclear, GAO says

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A congressional oversight agency has determined that oversight by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for research involving highly transmissible viruses such as the coronavirus lacks clarity regarding the requirements for such studies and recommends that the department develop new risk assessment standards. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted its own study of …

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MetroPlusHealth Rings in the Year of the Rabbit with Lunar New Year Celebrations Across New York City

MetroPlusHealth Rings in the Year of the Rabbit with Lunar New Year Celebrations Across New York City

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NEW YORK, January 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — MetroPlusHealth, New York City affordable, high-quality health plan, launched its annual Lunar New Year celebrations to ring in the Year of the Rabbit, which begins on January 22. From January 14 to February 12the events will honor the city’s Asian and Asian American residents and provide festive and …

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Tampa General Experts Share Healthcare Innovations at Senate Committee Hearing

Tampa General Experts Share Healthcare Innovations at Senate Committee Hearing

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The Senate Committee on Health Policy hosted two roundtables this week – one on the benefits of hospital home care and the other on effective techniques that health care providers can use as an alternative to hospital services. ’emergency. Tampa General had an expert presence on both panels: Dr. peter changVice President of Healthcare Design …

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For Many California Children, Medi-Cal Mental Health Services Lack the Urgency They Need

For Many California Children, Medi-Cal Mental Health Services Lack the Urgency They Need

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In summary Despite recent policy changes, many California families seeking behavioral health treatment through Medi-Cal are struggling to get the services they need in a timely manner. Given the scale of the emergency, state leaders must ensure that these systems have sustainable resources. Guest comment written by Nancy Netherlands Nancy Netherland is a mother of …

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Cigna Earned #1 Ranking for Corporate Citizenship in Healthcare by JUST Capital and CNBC

Employers Reduce Costs and Improve Health Commitment with Integrated Benefits, Cigna Research Finds

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Measuring Aon’s Profitability shows that the integration of medical, pharmaceutical and behavioral health benefits has reduced total health care costs $148 per member per year Additional Cigna study finds greater cost savings from integrated care for beneficiaries with chronic conditions, including more $11,000 in reducing healthcare costs for those taking specialist medications for inflammatory conditions …

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The Colorado Option registration count has arrived. But the debate over the Jared Polis-backed insurance plan is far from over.

The Colorado Option registration count has arrived. But the debate over the Jared Polis-backed insurance plan is far from over.

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About 35,000 people signed up for a Colorado Option health insurance plan in the program’s first year, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday during his state of the state address. The figure includes about 25,000 people who signed up for a Colorado Option plan through the state’s Connect for Health Colorado shopping exchange. Another 10,000 people …

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Upcoding: One reason Medicare Advantage companies are paying clinicians to perform at-home checkups

Upcoding: One reason Medicare Advantage companies are paying clinicians to perform at-home checkups

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ABy early 2023, approximately 2.5 million Americans age 65 and older have started using Medicare Advantage programs. Some have made this choice in response to aggressive marketing campaigns. This brings the total number of enrollments in Medicare Advantage plans to nearly 31 million. An unexpected “benefit” of these plans is an offer from the insurance …

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