Timing, details unclear for executive order on price transparency
An expected executive order on healthcare price transparency continues to change, even as its release has been delayed, say policy watchers.
Arbitration approach the most likely option among pending surprise-bill legislation: analysts
Among numerous legislative approaches proposed to eliminate surprise healthcare bills, an approach using arbitration remains most popular in Congress, say legislative analysts.
Short-term plans have little adverse effect on insurance market: study
Although a federal boost to short-term insurance plans raised alarm among hospital advocates, early evidence suggests there has been little adverse impact on the individual insurance market.
New Healthcare Partnerships and Technology Bring Real Competition to Health Systems
Robert P. Chamberlain discusses the move toward employer-offered health care and how health systems can compete.
Oct. 28-Nov. 2: As Open Enrollment Looms, Individual-Market Changes Coming
Oct. 25—Next week’s start of open enrollment for the individual health insurance marketplaces comes as the Trump administration moves forward with an overhaul.
Sept 30-Oct. 5: ACA Premiums to Decline for First Time
Sept. 27—Final premium rates for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces are expected to keep rolling in next week, even as the Trump administration is anticipating a historic first.
Aug. 27-31: Individual Market Rates Roll in Amid Tweaks
Aug. 23—States are scrambling to implement last-minute supports for the individual-insurance markets, even as 2019 rates begin to be finalized.
Aug. 6-10: As Navigator Deadline Approaches, Individual-Insurance Market Strengthens
Aug. 2—As the Trump administration prepares to accept the latest round of navigator applications this week, the individual health insurance market appears to be strengthening.
Why Two Health Systems Opted Not to Launch Their Own MA Plans
July 23—After hospitals and health systems have had some highly publicized struggles operating their own Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in recent years, two health systems recently opted to partner on an MA plan with an insurer.
States Trying to Stabilize ACA Marketplaces
July 19—Amid growing policy uncertainty at the federal level, states are undertaking a range of responses to stabilize the individual-insurance marketplaces. But so far, the effect is uncertain.