health insurance Archives

8 Physician Employment Contract Items You Need to Know About

Kyle Claussen, JD - 7/21/2021 - 1

More and more physicians are signing employment contracts as opposed to opening up a practice. If you see any of these 8 concerning contract items when reviewing your contract, it is probably time to negotiate.

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Uninsured Older Americans Have Worse Cancer Outcomes than Medicare Beneficiaries

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 5/11/2021 - 1

Study shows a dose-response effect on survival that varies by the robustness of insurance coverage. Uninsured have the worst cancer outcomes.

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A Surgical Emergency Exposes the Crisis of the Young and Uninsured

Jeffrey Swisher, M.D. - 4/18/2021 - 0

When a patient looked anxious before emergency surgery, it turned out he was worried about the hospital bill, not the surgery. He was uninsured.

Why Infertility Treatments Should Be Covered by Insurance

David Adamson, M.D. - 2/27/2021 - 3

Infertility is a disease that deserves to be covered by health insurance. Compelling business and social reasons support this premise.

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The Medicare Coverage Gap: What Will the Donut Hole Look Like in 2021?

Lindsay M Engle - 1/18/2021 - 6

The Medicare coverage gap is present in most Medicare plans,but it’s been getting smaller in recent years. Here’s what to expect in 2021.

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What Will Healthcare Look Like in a Post-COVID-19 World? (Part 1)

Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA - 12/22/2020 - 0

Notes from HLTH VRTL 2020: The future of healthcare post-COVID and anticipated impacts of changes on the care of autoimmune disease.

In the Face of a Medicaid Tsunami, Telehealth is More Important Than Ever

Steven R. Newmark, JD, MPA - 11/30/2020 - 0

Telehealth utilization under Medicaid surged during the pandemic providing needed services to the vulnerable. Ongoing funding must be ensured

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CVS Health/Aetna Responds to the Maternal Health Crisis During COVID

Joanne Armstrong, MD, MPH - 11/18/2020 - 1

While not a solution to the maternal health crisis, good communication can help expectant patients feel safe getting care during COVID-19.

New Long-Term Care Benefits Added to Medicare Advantage Plans

Lindsay M Engle - 7/21/2020 - 4

Medicare’s coverage of long-term care is limited, but new benefits added to some Medicare Advantage plans will help more seniors to continue to live at home

Health Care Companies’ Critical Role in Responding to COVID-19

Richard Migliori M.D. - 6/8/2020 - 0

Richard Migliori MD, EVP & Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealth Group describes the health care company’s multi-pronged response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Why Everyone Needs Certainty About Coverage for Cancer Care

Jennie R. Crews, MD, MMM, FACP - 5/2/2020 - 0

Cancer doesn’t wait while policymakers debate how best to reform US healthcare. Patients need certainty about coverage for cancer care and they need it now.

Poor Payer Reimbursement and Practice Viability during COVID-19

Cameron Wood - 4/24/2020 - 0

Physician practices should utilize their current time & resources to renegotiate payer reimbursement contracts to ensure viability during the age of COVID.