Center for Health Insurance Reform

MAY 8, 2023

Washington, Colorado, and Nevada are partnering with private health insurance carriers to offer new "public option" plans. In a post for the Commonwealth Fund's To the Point blog, CHIR's Christine Monahan and Madeline O'Brien compare state approaches to selecting insurance carriers to offer the new state plans.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

APRIL 4, 2022

While federal health coverage reforms remain stalled in Congress, several states are pushing forward to establish modified versions of public health insurance options.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

MARCH 25, 2024

While state efforts to provide Medicaid-equivalent benefits to some populations of undocumented residents have helped expand access to coverage, many low- and moderate-income undocumented residents remain without affordable health insurance options.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JANUARY 2, 2022

is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to pay $11.2 million to end claims that the health insurance company denied a group of nurses overtime pay by misclassifying them as exempt employees. By George F. Indest III, J.D., A Wisconsin federal judge approved the.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Hospitals and health insurers are now required to publicly post their prices for health care services. Their piece identifies options for federal and state regulators to improve compliance and ultimately help support informed health care purchasing and policy decisions.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

JUNE 15, 2022

In a new post for the Commonwealth Fund’s To the Point blog, Katie Keith explains why there is urgency for Congress to act sooner rather than later. Continue reading → The post Averting Premium Shock for Marketplace Consumers appeared first on Center on Health Insurance Reforms.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

If you read this blog, you know one of the fastest-growing “aisles” at the annual conference is digital health. Humana joined up with CTA’s Health and Fitness Technology Division this month. (You as a “health insurance company” evolving to its vision as technology-informed health care.

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Kaiser Permanente

JANUARY 27, 2022

Georgia’s Medicaid program is known as Georgia Families and Children’s Health Insurance Program. Kaiser Permanente’s participation in Medicaid is core to our mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

APRIL 29, 2022

As many as 16 million people are expected to lose Medicaid once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. In their latest To the Point blog for the Commonwealth Fund, Sabrina Corlette and Maanasa Kona discuss strategies that marketplaces can deploy to help reduce the potential coverage loss and help consumers make a smooth transition.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

APRIL 14, 2022

Despite a significant reduction in the uninsured rate over the last decade, millions of people still lack coverage, and many people who have insurance are unable to access care because of high cost sharing.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to pay $11.2 million to end claims that the health insurance company denied a group of nurses overtime pay by misclassifying them as exempt employees. By George F. Indest III, J.D., A Wisconsin federal judge approved the.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

You can find more information regarding the Act on the Sheppard Mullin Healthcare Blog. It will be reopened from the date the reopening of the comment period is published in the Federal Register (which is expected to be on January 22, 2024) to 14 days after that date.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This first blog in a new series on dental coverage in the ACA Marketplaces summarizes the legal framework of dental coverage and potentially forthcoming changes under the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025.

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Sharps Compliance

JANUARY 19, 2022

All healthcare providers and their business associates have an ethical and legal obligation to follow the provisions under The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Continue reading HIPAA-Compliant Waste Management at Sharps Compliance Blog. HIPAA rules went into effect in 2003.

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Wyatt Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a Final Rule entitled HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy.

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Health Populi

JUNE 8, 2022

Consider: fighting health insurance appeals, crafting countless medical necessity letters, justifying being discharged against medical orders, and other battles fought hand-in-hand with her husband on behalf of Emmett and his well-being.

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HIPAA & Health IT

JULY 5, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 may be the most well-known privacy law in the United States, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people don’t even get the acronym correct. It is HIPAA, with one P and two A’s.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 7, 2021, 18 former NBA players were charged in New York federal court for an alleged health insurance fraud scheme to rip off the league's benefit plan, according to an indictment filed in the Southern District [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released of the final version of Special Publication 800-66 Rev. 2, titled “Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIP. On February 16, the U.S.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 23, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 15, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced that Health Specialists of Central Florida, Inc., will pay $20,000 to resolve alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and [.]

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Natalia Mazina

JULY 28, 2022

While this is not a new case, it serves as a good reminder that even a small healthcare provider is subject to potential monetary penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Cornell Prescription Pharmacy was a small compounding pharmacy in Denver.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

APRIL 17, 2023

In a recent post for the Commonwealth Fund’s To the Point blog, CHIR experts break down the recent decision and how it will impact access to care. At the end of March, a federal judge in Texas partially invalidated one of the ACA’s most popular provisions—the requirement to cover a set of preventive services without cost sharing.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare facilities, from hospitals and clinics to insurance providers, are deeply affected by the regulations set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). In this blog, we will answer that question, delve into HIPAA principles, and explore the consequences of non-compliance.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

MARCH 25, 2024

In a recent post for the Commonwealth Fund’s To the Point blog, CHIR’s Maanasa Kona discusses how some states have made the financial assistance application process easier for their residents.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline the fundamentals and importance of regulatory compliance in healthcare in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces laws relevant to patient care, healthcare delivery and billing, and workplace safety in the U.S. Regulatory compliance in healthcare ensures quality care for patients.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This means your organization must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Part two of this blog post provides specific tips, checklists, and which reports you need to be survey-ready. Certification. A CMS certification also translates to being a “covered entity.”

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to pay $11.2 million to end claims that the health insurance company denied a group of nurses overtime pay by misclassifying them as exempt employees. By George F. Indest III, J.D., A Wisconsin federal judge approved the [.]

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Health Law Attorney

MARCH 2, 2022

The post Federal Court Strikes Down Portions of the No Surprises Act appeared first on Health Law Attorney Blog. The Memorandum Opinion and Order did not strike down any of the patient protections of the NSA. Continue Reading ?.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 22, 2023

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations can result in severe consequences for insurance agents and their clients. Enforcement Highlights.”

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 23, 2022

Are you an insurance agent who handles protected health information (PHI)? If so, you must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) when it comes to marketing and communications. Sources: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Pub.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Longstanding Contributions to Public Health In the United States, employers have traditionally shouldered significant responsibility for matters of health. In 2021, over 50% of Americans were covered by employer-provided health insurance. Vaccinations can reduce absenteeism, enhance productivity, and improve morale.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. In this blog post, explore how American Medical Compliance offers the HIPAA compliance services every healthcare organization needs in 2024.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 2, 2023

They also give high scores to airlines like American Airlines known to destroy wheelchairs , drug companies like Eli Lilly who gauge their prices, and health insurance companies like Kaiser who have destroyed disabled lives through delay and denial.

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Despite the important enactment in 2010 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which increases access to care by expanding Medicaid eligibility and protecting insurance coverage of people with pre-existing health conditions and disabilities, more than 25 million people remain uninsured.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

consumers are facing historically high levels of inflation for household spending on food, petrol, and home goods, health consumers will be dealing with greater out-of-pocket spending based on health insurance forecasts such as this latest one from Segal. For more on health care costs facing U.S.

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Jane Sarashon

APRIL 8, 2024

Paul Donovan, said economist, discusses The economics of getting thin in his regularly published comment blog. As Donovan notes, “GLP-1 medication is not cheap if purchased by a private individual,” estimating that only one in five adults has insurance that would cover anti-obesity medication.

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Total HIPAA

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the similarities and differences between these two frameworks. Similarities: Focus on Security and Privacy: HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) share a common emphasis on the security and privacy of data.

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