More Nevadans Qualify For Health Insurance Subsidies Through American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan could have big impacts for people who have a health insurance plan through Nevada Health Link. President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion stimulus package into law in March. Part of the money will offer financial assistance for health insurance on the exchange.

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Why ICHRAs May Soon Be A Thing Of The Past

The pandemic has forever changed the relationship between employees and employers. As we enter our new normal, people are expecting their place of work to be there for them and their family during difficult times and to support their health needs. And as companies look to lure back workers, a system of benefits that treats them with respect will be more important than ever.

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DOJ Sues To Block $30B Aon-Willis Towers Watson Merger

The U.S. Justice Department sued to block Aon PLC’s proposed $30 billion acquisition of Willis Towers Watson, saying the deal to create the world’s largest insurance brokerage is anticompetitive.

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Nevada’s COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate Edges Higher

Nevada on Friday reported 385 new coronavirus cases and seven additional deaths over the preceding day as the state test positivity rate registered its second increase this week. An update posted by the Department of Health and Human Services on the state coronavirus website brought totals in the state to 328,875 COVID-19 cases and 5,649 ...

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Study Links Drug Rebates For Insurers To Higher Out-Of-Pocket Costs For Patients

Drug rebates for insurers often are associated with increases in out-of-pocket costs for patients, according to a new University of Washington study that examined cost and price data on more than 400 branded drugs. “We know that list prices have been increasing quite dramatically as have rebates, but no one has looked into the association between rebates ...

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Scripps Health Was Attacked By Hackers. Now, Patients Are Suing For Failing To Protect Their Health Data

It took several weeks for Scripps Health to get its computer network and medical records system back online after it was hit with a ransomware attack May 1. Now, the five-hospital health system is facing several class-action lawsuits from patients who charge that system leaders failed to keep their medical data safe from hackers. San ...

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