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BCBSA: Patient-centered plan saves $300B
The federal government could save $300 billion over 10 years if it focused on more efficient healthcare services, according to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). The insurance
NAIC: Medigap cuts would cause 'massive change' for insurers
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is staunchly opposed to cutting the Medicare supplement insurance program, making that position clear in a recent letter to Congress . Many
Exchange benefits recommendations might be delayed
It appears that there's a good chance insurers won't know which basic health benefits they will be required to provide as part of the health insurance exchanges beginning in 2014. The Institute of
Exchange rule leaves payer requirements vague
Although it seems the Department of Health & Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule on health insurance exchanges is stacked in healthcare payers' favor as HHS granted many of the big insurers'
SPOTLIGHT: BCBSA hires former Oklahoma insurance commissioner
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association has hired former Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland as executive director responsible for state affairs, reports the Oklahoman. Holland will
Mental health parity rules unfair, charge insurers
The interim final rules published in the Feb. 2 Federal Register implementing the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 may provide mental health
