Health Insurance
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The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for most of the millions of older Americans who might need home health aides, assisted living or other types of assistance with daily living
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The report mentions an increase in a reportable segment due to the expansion of its post-acute care services.
Indianapolis, Ind. - July 19, 2023 - Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV), formerly Anthem Inc., reported second-quarter 2023 results reflecting its financial performance, including double-digit growth in revenue, operating earnings and adjusted earnings per share.
The event is designed to bring together representatives from commercial health insurance plans with home and specialty infusion leaders
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) announced it will hold its second annual one-day Payor Summit. The event, designed to bring together representatives from commercial health insurance plans with home and specialty infusion leaders, will take place Aug. 23, 2023 in Dallas.
Addition of leading IMO focused on streamlining client transitions to Medicare further bolsters Integrity's mission to help all Americans plan for the good days ahead
DALLAS—Integrity Marketing Group, LLC ("Integrity"), a distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, announced it has acquired MediSource, an independent marketing organization ("IMO") based in Little Rock, Arkansas. As part of the acquisition, Richard Dale Roulston, president of MediSource, will become a Managing Partner in Integrity. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Watch for streamlining of claims & new fee schedule determinations
Using electronic systems for faster turnaround time & more potential revenue
A primer for home health and HME providers
New CMS codes lead to better payout for providers
8 areas you should monitor for success under this new model
The new home health reimbursement rule is not the end of the road
Three Reasons January 1st Matters to the Medical Equipment Market
For patients with certain medical conditions, getting the right medical equipment can be life changing. However, the reality is that today’s health insurance plans often cover less than they used to, especially when it comes to medical equipment. This can be especially challenging as deductibles continue to rise. Since 2006, insurance deductibles have risen 396 percent, raising the average from $303 to $1,505 according to a KFF report.1
Evolving market requires focus on local market dynamics
Managing the circumstances of returning to work or a NICU baby
Agencies are left to create their own forms and reporting tools