Millions Lost Health Coverage, Survey Shows
Posted on 16. Mar, 2011 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The economic recession left millions of Americans without health insurance, and even those with coverage have struggled to pay medical expenses, according to a new survey by the Commonwealth Fund.
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Change Is Coming for the Healthcare Industry
Posted on 17. Jan, 2011 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
(MedPage Today) — A potential decline in physician office visits, record spending on health information technology, a total redesign of insurance markets, and the creation of accountable care organizations are among health industry trends in store for 2011, according to a report from a major consulting firm.
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Washington Watch: Healthcare Law to Get Early GOP Hit
Posted on 03. Jan, 2011 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — When the 112th Congress convenes on Wednesday, Republicans will immediately begin trying to enact a “clean repeal” of the healthcare reform law, with the hopes of eventually replacing it with smaller insurance reforms.
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Health Insurance Tax Credit Guidance Issued
Posted on 02. Dec, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The Obama administration issued new guidance Thursday for small businesses that want to take advantage of the new health insurance tax credit offered under the Affordable Care Act.
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High-Deductible Health Insurance Results in Less Care (CME/CE)
Posted on 24. Nov, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
(MedPage Today) — Lower-income families in health plans with high deductibles are more likely than higher-income families to delay or skip medical care in order to avoid paying for it out-of-pocket, a new study found.
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HHS Releases New Insurance Rule
Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The Obama administration has announced the final regulation on the medical loss ratio (MLR) requirement of the healthcare reform law that mandates the proportion of an insurer’s revenue that must be spent on patient care as opposed to administrative expenses.
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Washington Week: Insurance Regs Move On
Posted on 23. Oct, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — A group of state insurance commissioners finalized a proposal that will play a crucial role in implementing the new healthcare reform law, while lawyers continue to argue over the law’s constitutionality.
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Group Defines ‘Medical Spending’ Under Reform Law
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has approved a proposed regulation that will play a key part in implementing the new healthcare reform law.
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Medicare Advantage Premiums to Drop Slightly
Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — Seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans will pay slightly less next year for their health insurance, Obama administration officials announced Tuesday.
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Washington Week: Insurance, State Actions Top News
Posted on 04. Sep, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — Several studies highlighting insurance issues were released this week, including one on federal programs for kids and two others focused on employer-provided medical coverage.
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