Cost transparency becomes critical

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's provisions for states to implement health insurance exchanges, combined with employers shifting more responsibility for healthcare costs to employees, is expected to create a greater demand for healthcare cost transparency. But will consumer knowledge of costs lead to more responsible healthcare spending? » More

One star equals $50 pmpm

How much is a star in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' 5-Star Quality Rating System actually worth, in dollars and cents? L.E.K. Consulting provides a per-member-per-month value in its "Quality in the Healthcare Marketplace: Becoming a Rising 'Star'" report. » More

New drug price type, PAC, helps contain Rx benefit costs: White Paper

Consistently tracking true drug acquisition cost can save money on Rx benefits. The drug price type you use for contract terms can make all the difference. For details, read white paper on drug price comparisons.

Cigna scoops up Humana Medicare Advantage plans

Sale of plans in three Texas and Arkansas markets will help Humana satisfy its government-stipulated divestiture so that it can complete its acquisition of Arcadian Health. » More

Aetna and Inova partner on new health plan

Innovation Health Plans, which will serve northern Virginia, will be jointly owned by the insurer and the health system. » More

Free Webinar: The New Bar For Population Health – July 24

Top scientists from Wellness & Prevention, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, will demonstrate how behavioral science insights are redefining the concept of well-being and engaging more members. Register now

WellPoint confident in Medicaid market

With its acquisition of Amerigroup, WellPoint is on its way to becoming the largest managed Medicaid organization in the country. » More

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