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| AHIP | BCBSA: Health Plans Issue Joint Statement Regarding Funding for Cost-Sharing |
“Millions of hard-working Americans with modest incomes depend on cost-sharing reduction (CSR) benefits to get access to medical care. These benefits help real people every day, and if they are ended, there will be real consequences. These payments are not a bailout – they are passed from the federal government through health plans to medical providers to help lower costs for patients who see a doctor to treat their cancer or fill a prescription for a life-saving medication."
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| AHIP: New Letter - Urging Action to Fund CSR Benefits |
"As providers of healthcare and coverage to hundreds of millions of Americans, we are writing to you again to urge Congress to take action now to fund cost-sharing reduction (CSR) benefits for the millions of Americans who depend on this critical program."
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| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Releases Statement On Trump Administration's Recent Actions Related To Health Care |
"At BCBSMA , our highest priority is ensuring that quality health coverage is accessible and affordable for our members, employer customers, and the community. The measures proposed by the Administration would likely create an unfair and unstable market, making coverage out of reach for those who need it most and undermining the meaningful progress that our state and nation have made in extending health insurance coverage to our fellow citizens," said Andrew Dreyfus , President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Hosts Medicare Advantage Community Meetings |
“These sessions offer information on how to choose and use a Medicare plan. Whether you’re newly eligible or considering a change to a different plan, our goal is to offer one-on-one support to help you find the option that best meets your needs," said Lisa Wright , principal consultant for community programs for BCBST
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| Blue Shield of California Affirms Commitment to Providing ACA Benefits to Consumers |
Blue Shield of California affirms our commitment to providing Californians with all the benefits they are entitled to under the Affordable Care Act despite the elimination of cost sharing reductions (CSR) that lower deductibles, copayments, and out-of-pocket limits for more than 6.4 million low-income enrollees who otherwise would be unable to afford the care they need.
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| Dean Health Plan receives five-star rating for 2018 Medicare Advantage |
Dean Health strives to provide its members with quality coverage options and exceptional care. Achieving Medicare’s highest rating of five out of five stars for Medicare Advantage contracts proves our commitment to members. Keep an eye out for CMS ’s gold star icon promoted on all of Dean’s advertising in 2018.
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| Independence Blue Cross and Tower Health reach agreement on new three-year contract |
Independence and Tower Health have agreed to a new three-year contract, effective immediately, that ensures Independence customers continue to receive in-network health care coverage at Brandywine, Chestnut Hill, Jennersville, Phoenixville, and Pottstown hospitals.
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| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Health Plans Rated Among Nation's Best for Quality, Service |
“Our patients partner with their doctors to make personalized treatment decisions together so they can live full, active lives. The CMS ratings reflect the success of our person-centered approach to delivering safe and effective care," said Dr. Michael Kanter , executive vice president of quality and chief quality officer for The Permanente Federation
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| Strong Medicare Star Ratings reinforce Regence’s commitment to excellence for its members; 4-4.5 Star Ratings across Washington and Oregon |
“Our teams work year-round to ensure we provide members with the best possible health care experience. Maintaining health plans with 4 Stars or higher reflects our commitment to excellence—behind the data and metrics are real people who count on us to provide exceptional health care coverage, value and support," said Wendy Marinkovich , general manager of government programs, Regence
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| Sentara Healthcare recognized by American Heart Association for workplace health achievement |
“Year after year, our Mission: Health employee wellness program helps our members of the team improve their weight, lower their blood pressure and cholesterol, and stop using tobacco products. It’s overwhelmingly gratifying to be recognized at this high level by the American Heart Association for the difference our programs and resources make in the lives of our more than 28,000 employees," said Dr. Thomas G. Lundquist MD , Chief Medical Officer for Sentara Health Plans
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| Aetna Once Again Outperforms Industry Average in Latest Medicare Star Ratings |
“We are focused on taking the complexity out of health care by working closely with health care providers to enhance care coordination and patient satisfaction, and through the creation of simple, easy-to-use products and benefits that are relevant to the communities we serve," said Nancy Cocozza , senior vice president of Aetna ’s Medicare business
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| Catalyst Health Network and UnitedHealthcare’s Accountable Care Organization Fostering High-Quality Care at Lower Cost |
“Our relationship with UnitedHealthcare is making a positive impact on our patients’ health and the care they receive from our physicians. We are extremely proud of the engagement from our providers and practices. It is great to live up to our purpose and put dollars back into the communities we serve. We appreciate the opportunity to work with UnitedHealthcare to provide highly coordinated and quality health care," said Dr. Christopher Crow M.D. , president of Catalyst Health Network
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| Jefferson and Monell Center Sign Letter of Intent to Merge |
"When you combine our clinical work with the entrepreneurial, academic environment of our University, the groundbreaking research that occurs at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College and now add the esteemed Monell Center into the mix, this is how you improve lives," said Dr. Stephen Klasko MD, MBA , President and CEO of Jefferson Health System
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| Isabel Healthcare, Inc. Partners with QuestionDoctors.com to Integrate the Isabel Symptom Checker within the QuestionDoctors.com Medical Platform |
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