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GAO: 112M people could have pre-existing conditions
Insurance companies soon could have anywhere between 36 million and 112 million new members with pre-existing conditions--or between 20 and 66 percent of the adult population-- that they must insure,
Medical home beats P4P in quality improvement
Small, targeted incentive payments aimed at changing physicians' behavior merely "nibble around the edges" of creating better care, according to a recent Canadian study that showed lackluster results
Insurers improve diabetes care, get low marks for other coverage
California's health plans received positive marks for customer satisfaction and enhanced diabetes care, but they still should improve treatment for lung disease, attention-deficit disorder and throat
Medicare expenses soars for artificial feet, obesity-related coverage
Medicare has seen steep cost increases in providing artificial feet and obesity-related coverage for its members, according to two new studies. Its insurer's bill for artificial feet has soared by
UnitedHealth, Comcast pilot reality TV to prevent diabetes
UnitedHealth, in partnership with Comcast, is hoping that watching a reality TV show will help prevent individuals from developing diabetes. As part of a 12-month pilot study, people at risk for
Payers doing the right thing to prevent heart disease
Every now and then health insurance-related news comes across my desk that I'm so excited and hopeful about. Tuesday was one of those days. What happened? The Department of Health & Human
Standardized insurance summaries required next year
Just as food companies supply food nutrition labels, health insurers must provide existing and potential customers a standardized summary of their plans' costs and benefits starting March of next
Show and tell to help change patient behavior
Ever feel like your advice just doesn't click with patients? If so, you're not alone. A recent survey of diabetic patients found that an overwhelming majority failed to make the lifestyle changes
An ounce of prevention could heal a pound of pain
Ever hear a message so many times that it just goes in one ear and out the other? That's how I feel insurers sometimes respond to hearing that prevention and wellness are keys to improving our
Covering exercise programs could work out to healthy savings
If health insurers paid for exercise programs, would they help patients prevent chronic illnesses and diseases, and thereby actually save money? One healthcare researcher believes the answer is yes
