Judge Amends Medi-Cal Reimbursement Rate Reduction Repayment
U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder has amended her order reversing a 10% reduction in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for health care providers to require repayment only for services performed on or af... read more
Half Of US Companies To Increase Workers' Deductibles, Copayments
Fifty-nine percent of U.S. businesses in 2009 intend to increase employees’ deductibles, copayments or out-of-pocket spending limits, according to preliminary data of a national survey released ... read more
Medicare Coverage Policies Affect Service Utilization, Primary Care
Studies examine effects of Medicare coverage policies on service utilization, primary care delivery systems for low-income people. * “The Impact of Medicare Coverage Policies on Health Care ... read more
Insurance Department Wraps Up 'Cover The Uninsured Week' In Delaware County
Health Insurance For Uninsured Children in Pennsylvania Deputy Insurance Commissioner George Hoover led a celebration of CHIP’s record-breaking enrollment numbers, as well as the enthusiastic re... read more
California Governor Might Veto Health Care-Related Bills
California lawmakers last weekend approved several bills aimed at providing consumers protection against certain health insurer practices, but industry experts say the proposed changes still fall shor... read more