House Surprise Billing Deal Gets Bipartisan Support In Senate

House and Senate committees have agreed to a surprise medical billing deal that could favor doctors over health insurers. The deal could let doctors take any billing disputes to arbitrators, rather than requiring doctors to accept a standard rate chart.

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With Becerra as HHS Pick, California Plots More Progressive Health Care Agenda

Xavier Becerra is fueling California’s most progressive health care plans including a government-run single-payer system at the state level.

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Moody’s: Outlook Stable For Health Insurers In 2021 Despite COVID-19, Policy Pressures

The credit outlook for health insurers is stable for next year, though several trends to watch in 2021 could have a notable financial impact, according to a new report from Moody's Investors Service.

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DMHC Reminds Californians Approved COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Provided At No Cost

The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) issued guidance reminding health plans that all qualified, approved COVID-19 vaccines must be provided with no cost-sharing for health plan enrollees

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Popular Ancillary Exchange Now Available to California Businesses With Up to 500 Employees

CHOICE Administrators is expanding coverage through ChoiceBuilder, its ancillary-only benefits exchange. Insurance brokers can now offer employer-sponsored and voluntary insurance to businesses with up to 500 employees for coverage effective March 1, 2021. Options include dental, vision, chiropractic & acupuncture, and life insurance.

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CMS Wants To Force Insurers To Ease Prior Authorization

The Trump administration on Thursday proposed changes that aim to improve patient and provider access to medical records and reform prior authorization.

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