9 May 2016 - The health insurance marketplace has become a reliable source of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans, many of whom used to be locked out of coverage because it was either unaffordable or because of a preexisting condition. Thanks to the combination of the health insurance marketplace, expanded Medicaid, and other provisions of the Affordable Care Act, the share of Americans without health insurance has fallen to the lowest it’s ever been.

CMS is inviting health plans and issuers that have found particular success in serving the new population to present their insights and innovations at a forum on June 9th. At the forum, presenters will describe strategies around consumer engagement, provider contracting, and care coordination models tailored by population data. And everyone (including issuers Aetna, BCBS of Florida, BCBS of Massachusetts, CareSource, Horizon BCBS, SelectHealth, UPMC, and the Society of Actuaries) will have the opportunity to discuss novel techniques that may help companies offer better health care coverage at lower cost.

This discussion will also help us work together towards a vibrant Marketplace that drives high-value, high-quality health care. Whether you are a patient, a provider, a business, a health plan, or a taxpayer, the long-term stability of the Marketplace is in everyone’s interest – both families who need access to quality, affordable coverage they can count on, and companies that have a chance to expand into a new market with millions of consumers.

For more details, go to: https://blog.cms.gov/2016/05/09/improving-the-marketplace-through-innovation/