ITUP regional workgroups say DHCS needs to improve communication regarding CalAIM implementation
Soraya Marashi | Aug 17, 2022 | California
California could soon reduce prior authorization requirements for physicians
Soraya Marashi | Aug 12, 2022 | California
CMS announces approval of Colorado's insurance plan to expand EHBs
Patrick Jones | Oct 12, 2021 | Colorado
HCA announces apparently successful bidders for Cascade Care public option plans
Emily Boerger | Jul 2, 2020 | Washington
OHSU and Legacy Health announce new product partnership with PacificSource Health Plans
PacificSource Health Plans | May 28, 2019 | Oregon
Two of Portland’s largest hospital and healthcare delivery systems announce a new partnership with PacificSource Health Plans that brings together leading provider delivery systems with an Oregon-based health plan. Legacy Health and the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) health system are working with PacificSource to introduce new health plan
Texas drug-pricing transparency bill passes full Legislature
Sara Gentzler | May 24, 2019 | Texas
A drug-pricing transparency bill that aims to establish reporting requirements for pharmaceutical drug manufacturers, health plans, and pharmacy benefit managers passed the full Texas Legislature this week. The House of Representatives concurred with Senate amendments to HB 2536 on Friday -- now, it awaits signatures from both presiding officers and
Plan profits plummet | Budget options include cuts of 15% | Legal victories support mergers
DJ Wilson | Jun 25, 2014
There has been a lot of talk about the disruption and costs of reform. For the most part, the data hasn't been available. That's starting to change as Q1 results from health plans hit. At the same time, state budgets are under stress with tremendous cuts (again) on the horizon.
Release (OIC): President’s Decision to Extend Health Plans Does Not Apply to WA
Press Release | Mar 5, 2014 | Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 5, 2014 Media contact: Public Affairs (360) 725-7055 President Obama’s decision to extend non-compliant health plans does not apply to Washington state OLYMPIA, Wash. – The announcement today by the Obama administration to allow non-compliant or previously cancelled health plans to continue for
OR: Legislators Begin to Take Up Bills Related to Commercial Plans
Amanda Waldroupe | Feb 3, 2014 | Oregon
The Oregon Legislature, which reconvened on Feb. 3, will likely consider several bills this year that would directly impact commercial health plans if signed into law. Some of the bills were considered during the 2013 legislative session, died in committee, and have been the focus of negotiations during the interim. One such bill, HB 4110,