Core and Group Health

"These false or unproven claims about vaccines have remained persistent in terms of exposure over the past several years, with little change to the share of the public who have heard most of these myths," according to the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust.

A discussion draft proposes more reporting from hospitals, tightens oversight of contract pharmacies and directs more prescription drug savings to eligible patients.

"Provider networks were the most important factor when choosing a health plan, outranking premiums and other plan features," the report said.

Evernorth is starting by adding support for patients with complicated chronic conditions.

Big tax-exempt hospitals would have to reveal what they spend on adversiting.

Mark Newman, a provider contracting executive, predicted that reducing payment hassles would increase the supply of providers.