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'A lot left to be desired': Private health insurers get COVID-19 report card
22 July 2020 - Private health insurers are under pressure to give back half a billion dollars saved on unused ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jul 2020
Health is more important than ever for Aussies
19 July 2020 - On Friday I spoke with a Medibank customer of more than 40 years. Margaret had her ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Jul 2020
The health of private insurance in the US during COVID-19
2 July 2020 - In an insurance based health system, it’s insurers who foot the bill for pandemic care. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Jun 2020
Alternative payment models—victims of their own success?
22 June 2020 - The US health care system requires major changes to make health care more affordable and higher quality. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Jun 2020
Health insurers offer premium discounts
4 June 2020 - Claims have dropped as hospitals halt many procedures because of the coronavirus. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Jun 2020
COVID-19 and the US health insurance conundrum
3 June 2020 - The devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic go far beyond public health; with many industries on hold ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 May 2020
Insurers back plan for private health plans to cover kids up to age 30
20 May 2020 - The Morrison government is considering a proposal to allow young Australians to stay on their parents' ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 May 2020
Coverage for biosimilars vs reference products among US commercial health plans
19 May 2020 - The greater use of biosimilars may have the potential to help reduce drug costs. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 May 2020
Almost 10,000 Australians drop private health insurance during pandemic
19 May 2020 - Private health funds are urging Australians to keep their cover after a fall in membership during ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 May 2020
Independent pharmacies sue major PBM over alleged illegal price discrimination and reimbursement violations
15 May 2020 - The newest litigation against a major pharmacy benefit manager comes from a likely source: its small ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 May 2020
27 million Americans may lose health insurance coverage
14 May 2020 - The losses come while many Americans already struggle to pay for medical care. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 May 2020
UnitedHealth customers will see a discount on next month’s bill
7 May 2020 - The insurer has seen its earnings rise during the pandemic, so it’s awarding premium credits to people ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 May 2020
UnitedHealth commits $1.5 billion for premium rebates and new cost-sharing waivers
7 May 2020 - Health insurers have seen an overall drop in medical costs due to COVID-19, which could result in ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 May 2020
Private health insurance premiums are scheduled for October, Medibank boss says
7 May 2020 - Private health insurance members could endure two premium rises within a six-month time frame despite having restricted ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2020
Medibank mulls refunds as COVID-19 cuts costs
6 May 2020 - Medibank Private has flagged returning cash to customers from lower claims during the COVID-19 shutdowns, but ...