November 8, 2023 OLYMPIA, Washington. Thirteen health insurers were approved to sell group health plans to small employers in 2024. Insurers requested an average premium increase of 8.30%, but only 8.02% were approved. The new rates will come into effect after January 1, 2024, upon renewal of the employer plan. Nationally, 50% of small employers …
As the teachers’ strike closes Portland Public Schools for a second week, all indications are that students will be out of school until Thanksgiving. But there may still be one force strong enough to carry out the contract: health insurance. All eyes are on Nov. 16: If teachers aren’t back in the classroom by that …
Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories To safeguard Amazon is making membership to One Medical, the primary care clinic it bought for $3.9 billion, cheaper for its Amazon Prime subscribers, a move that further merges the retail giants’ healthcare offerings electronics with its main activity. Previously, One Medical memberships, initially available largely …
Last summer, many parts of the world experienced natural and man-made disasters. The loss of life and material damage resulting from these events received widespread media coverage. As a result of this attention, a number of clients have asked us for advice on designing business policies and rules to address the potential impacts that disasters …
Progress in increasing access to quality palliative care has been hampered by barriers in policy, payment, and common misperceptions among patients and providers. Hospice providers can help patients and families at different points in their health care journey, but the fragmentation of the nation’s health care system has led to widespread access problems, according to …
ATLANTA, November 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Clover Health and WellBe Senior Medical have partnered to provide in-home medical care to residents of Georgia living with multiple complex health conditions. By offering a new at-home medical care option, Clover helps members achieve their health goals by accessing quality care through WellBe home visits. WellBe Senior Medical …
With the onset of festive celebrations across the country, electronics retailers, lifestyle retailers and consumer brands have started offering attractive discounts and salivating offers, making it extremely difficult to control the urge to go shopping. While gold, smartphones, home decor and travel packages dominate consumer demands, it is safe to say that the idea of …
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Dr. Sejal Hathi as the new director of the Oregon Health Authority on Monday. Hathi serves as deputy health commissioner for New Jersey Public Health Services. She previously served as a senior public health policy advisor in the Biden administration and has more than a decade of experience in medicine, health …
Long-term care insurance isn’t just for assisted living facilities. It can also help you age in place. Mask Most people want to stay in their home for the rest of their lives, and you may be one of them. After all, you worked hard to pay off your house and created irreplaceable memories there. So …
Four laws related to improving access to behavioral health care in Oklahoma are now in effect after Healthy Minds Policy Initiatives worked with lawmakers this legislative session. Zack Stoycoff, the executive director of the initiatives, said Healthy Minds worked diligently with lawmakers to pass its four priority bills, which is the most successful policy Healthy …