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Tens of thousands of employers who buy insurance coverage for their workers will get this more-complete pricing picture — and may not like what they see.
The move by some insurers to cut commissions as of April 1 has caught the attention not only of brokers but of federal regulators.
At issue is a price transparency provision that requires giving patients detailed upfront cost estimates--including a diagnosis--before treatment.
A new provision would crack down on insurance brokers who have been enrolling people into ACA health plans without their consent.
The lawsuit does not seek to halt the entire law from going into effect but to change a key provision in regulations issued in September.
Should insurers pay for "audio-only" visits? And, if they do, should they pay the same reimbursement rate as an office visit?
New niche insurance products offer lower premiums and greater price transparency but often cover less than ACA plans.
A new wave of virtual-first health plans offer lower premiums and convenient care, but buyers beware.
While overall insured rates are holding steady, this changing nature of work is impacting the makeup of the uninsured population.
Many states are rolling back waivers that allowed health care providers to offer telehealth services without a license specific to that state.