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The state of price transparency: a 30,000 foot view of where we stand

By Christine Cooper

Benefits advisors and brokers need to understand price transparency from the participant and provider perspectives, the compliance mandates new federal regulations aim to achieve, and most importantly, what strategies benefits professionals can take to optimize their role and value.

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Why does insulin cost so much? Big Pharma isn't the only player driving prices

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Six value-added payment approaches evaluated by CMS result in significant savings

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March 09, 2023

California ends $54 million Walgreens deal over abortion pill

Renewal of the state's contract to procure specialty pharmacy prescriptions, which was set to take effect May 1, was halted after the pharmacy chain announced its refusal to sell mifepristone in 20 states.

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March 08, 2023

Substance use disorders cost health plans $15K per enrollee: 6 ways to cut costs

Employers can take action by developing workplace-supported prevention, treatment, and recovery programs – and addressing the biggest barrier to SUD care and treatment: stigma.

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March 08, 2023

Increasing provider pricing data key to future billing negotiations

New transparency rules are generating vast amounts of pricing information; however, the health care industry is finding that while collecting data is one thing, making sense of it can be something else entirely

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March 06, 2023

Cigna hit with ERISA class action lawsuit for allegedly overcharging members

The health care provider negotiates lower rates with in-network providers to save members money, however, members allege that Cigna participated in a "fraudulent scheme" that overcharged its members, says the complaint.

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March 06, 2023

High deductible health plans and the states that love them most (and least)

With health care costs expected to rise in 2023, HDHPs are likely to be the plans of choice for many Americans—and a new report shows just where those plans are currently the most popular among private-sector employees.

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March 06, 2023

Compliance and virtual care in 2023: A Q&A with Nick Karls

We recently caught up with Nick Karls, director of compliance at Holmes Murphy and Associates, for a wide-ranging conversation on virtual care trends, compliance updates, and the key roles that benefits advisors will play in guiding employers in 2023 and beyond.

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March 03, 2023

FTC issues $7.8M fine in latest crackdown on health data sharing

BetterHealth, an online therapy company, did not admit wrongdoing in their settlement. "This industry-standard practice is routinely used by some of the largest health providers," the company said in a statement.

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The state of price transparency: a 30,000 foot view of where we stand

Why does insulin cost so much? Big Pharma isn't the only player driving prices

Six value-added payment approaches evaluated by CMS result in significant savings

Recommended Just For You

Consumer Driven Health Care Stories

California ends $54 million Walgreens deal over abortion pill

Substance use disorders cost health plans $15K per enrollee: 6 ways to cut costs

Increasing provider pricing data key to future billing negotiations

Cigna hit with ERISA class action lawsuit for allegedly overcharging members

High deductible health plans and the states that love them most (and least)

Compliance and virtual care in 2023: A Q&A with Nick Karls

FTC issues $7.8M fine in latest crackdown on health data sharing