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The Challenges of Health Insurance: Barriers to Affordable and Accessible Healthcare

MedCity News

Rising out-of-pocket costs and barriers preventing or delaying the utilization of healthcare coverage highlight the need for a comprehensive approach that goes beyond insurance coverage alone and addresses the underlying issues affecting healthcare accessibility and affordability.

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Streamlining Healthcare Insurers’ Processes: Unlocking Efficiency and Collaboration for Enhanced Outcomes

MedCity News

While the recent rollbacks of authorization requirements by insurers are a positive step forward, there is still work to be done in streamlining processes and reducing administrative burdens in the healthcare industry.

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Insurance companies putting profits ahead of patients

World of DTC Marketing

Five of America’s largest health insurers reported more than $11bn in profits in the second quarter – a decline from the same period last year when the Covid-19 pandemic helped drive sky-high profits yet they are having more of a say on patients’ treatments even when HCPs disagree. Then there is prior authorization.

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PBMs and insurers want your prescription money

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Health insurers have started effectively stealing co-pay coupons, leaving patients on the hook for far higher expenses. Huge Insurance companies continue shifting costs onto patients, with disastrous consequences for individuals’ health and society. The problem is that PBMs are out for themselves and shareholders, not patients.

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Modernizing Insurance Processing: The Role of AI Technology

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What is role of technology in healthcare insurance today? Technology’s influence is pervasive, from communication to education, e-commerce travel to healthcare. However, the insurance industry, the backbone of our society, needs to adapt to rapid technological advancements.

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We Need Your Self-Insured Employer Health Benefits Insights for Our Annual Survey [Sponsored]

MedCity News

Do you advise self-insured employers? The 2023 Benefit Consultant Sentiment INDEX offered robust insights and cast a spotlight on the evolving roles of employers as they navigate the changing healthcare landscape. Your insights offer leading, innovative points of view that can guide employers and peers.

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Corporations: “get healthcare costs under control”

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SUMMARY: A new survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Purchaser Business Group on Health shows signs that corporate executives might be warming to the idea of government getting more involved to rein in the excesses of the healthcare system. Meanwhile For Health Insurers. Big changes are coming.