Employer-Paid

Over half of Medicare enrollees are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage, however, the plans have become dubious payers for many large and small hospitals, which report the insurers are often slow to pay or don't pay.

The American Medical Association and other health groups have sent a letter of support to lawmakers for passage of The Value in Health Care Act, which would offer incentives to help providers move into the new payment model.

A value-based payment reflects the concept of the payment for a medical service being determined based on the quality and efficiency of the service rendered by a provider. More and more financial incentives are arising to draw providers to value-based payment arrangements.

Health insurance satisfaction surges 4% to a record-high of 76 (out of 100), with Humana maintaining its leadership position among insurers, according to the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Kick off enrollment season the right way by empowering employees with the information they need to make informed health-related decisions.

Level-funded plans are great options for small and mid-size employers to reduce costs without sacrificing quality benefits.