Worker’s insurance contributions rose more than premiums increased
While healthcare premiums for family health insurance increased by just 3 percent last year, worker’s contributions increased by 14 percent, a survey shows.
‘Facility fees’ are increasing costs for some doctor visits
The fees for overhead costs at some physician’s offices owned by a hospital or health system are not covered by some insurance plans.
CA the first state to implement health reform’s provision to create state health insurance exchanges
Millions of Americans around the U.S. are expected to eventually purchase their coverage through such exchanges, which will offer health plans to individuals and some small businesses.
Study examines the cost effects on individual states of health reform’s Medicaid expansion
The study predicts a significant reduction in the number of uninsured adults in Pennsylvania, with the federal government paying a majority of the costs.
York Dispatch editors have idea for PA municipalities to help with healthcare costs
One idea the newspaper touts is for municipalities to pool their buying power when it comes to employee health insurance.
Post Gazette: Pressure from Congress should lead to Blues continued support for adultBasic
If Blues want to avoid a bill mandating their contributions to adultBasic, they should sign on for an extension of the Community Health Reinvestment Agreement.
Harrisburg hospital and Capital BlueCross teaming up on “medical home” concept
The pilot program is beginning at Pinnacle-owned family practices in Lower Paxton Twp. and Marysville.
Independence Blue Cross announces plan to pay physicians more for better patient outcomes
Under the current payment system, doctors get paid for patient visits, but not much of the related administrative work.
Some PA health insurers say they’ll accept young adults to parents’ plans earlier than federal gov
Blue Cross of Northeastern PA and Aetna are among those that will be implementing the program more quickly than required.
A look at how school districts are suffering due to rising health care costs
Rising insurance costs have consequences for taxpayers, teachers and students.