Tag: Insurance: Misc.
Patients Burdened by Cost of Diagnostic Imaging Interpretations
Half of patients are liable for some costs of secondary imaging interpretation, but only 17.1 percent made out-of-pocket payments
High-Deductible Health Plans Tied to Rx Nonadherence in Diabetes
Medication nonadherence related to cost more common among adults taking insulin who have high-deductible health plans
PrEP HIV Prevention Pills to Be Free for Insured Americans
HIV prevention advocates say the new guidance is a game changer
Citizenship Impacts Children’s Access to Health Care
Gaps in insurance coverage increase delays in care for immigrant children versus citizen siblings
One in Five Privately Insured Births May Result in a Surprise Medical Bill
Surprise bills more frequent and larger with cesarean delivery and neonatal intensive care
Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills
Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers
Home Test for Colon Cancer Can Lead to Unexpected Medical Bill
Follow-up colonoscopy often classified as 'diagnostic' test, not 'routine screening,' and therefore not covered by insurance
33 Million Persons of All Ages Uninsured in 2019
3.7 million (5.1 percent) children and 28.8 million (14.5 percent) working age adults were uninsured in 2019
Switch to High-Deductible Health Plan Detrimental for Chest Pain
Decrease in nonspecific chest pain emergency department visits and visits leading to hospitalization with employer-mandated HDHP switch
UnitedHealthcare Delays New Policy on Emergency Department Visits
After backlash from major hospital and doctor groups, company has put new policy about reimbursement for nonurgent care on hold
