Insurance Denied Him Dialysis. So I Married Him
By Daree Allen Nieves – What one man’s ESRD journey reveals about the diabetes-to-kidney-failure pipeline, and why closing it is the defining challenge of value-based care.
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When It Comes to Health Insurance, Federal Dollars Support More Than ACA Plans
By Julie Appleby – Subsidies. Love ’em or hate them, they dominated the news during the Affordable Care Act’s sign-up season, and their reduction is now hitting many enrollees in the pocketbook. While lawmakers continue to disagree on a way forward, and the politics of affordability keeps the issue front and center, it would be understandable to…
ACA Enrollment Platforms Suspended Over Alleged Foreign Access to Consumer Data
By Julie Appleby – Suspicions that U.S. consumers’ personal information could be accessed from India led regulators to abruptly bar two large private sector enrollment websites from accessing the Affordable Care Act marketplace in August.
Unlocking Unstructured Data’s Potential
By Avinash R. Boodoosingh – In the boardrooms of insurance and healthcare organizations, a pressing question echoes: “What’s your AI strategy?” As artificial intelligence stands on the brink of redefining the industry, having a robust AI roadmap is imperative –
Post-Pandemic, What’s a Phone Call From Your Physician Worth?
By Julie Appleby – Maybe this has happened to you recently: Your doctor telephoned to check in with you, chatting for 11 to 20 minutes, perhaps answering a question you contacted her office with, or asking how you’re responding to a medication change. For that, your doctor got paid about $27 if you are on Medicare — maybe a bit more if you have private insurance.