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Author: Jakob Emerson

The National Committee for Quality Assurance has named the best-rated health plans of 2024 based on nearly 50 factors that include patient experience and clinical quality.

Debates over the Affordable Care Act have evolved in Washington, D.C., moving away from "repeal and replace" toward navigating premium subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025, The Washington Post reported Sept. 12.

Seniors are given the opportunity to switch Medicare Advantage plans annually, but some evidence suggests that committing to multi-year contracts could lead to better health outcomes.

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UnitedHealthcare and Humana are expected to collectively receive 50% of total Medicare Advantage star bonus payments in 2024, while Kaiser Permanente is expected to collect the highest average bonus per enrollee ($516), according to a Sept. 11 analysis from KFF.

Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health is selling its health plan to Elevance Health's Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for an undisclosed amount.

UnitedHealthcare offers the best desktop digital experience among major insurers, and Anthem BCBS plans offer the best mobile app experience, according to new research from Corporate Insight shared with Becker's.

Insurers and employers face ongoing challenges in covering costly GLP-1 medications, with coverage rates varying significantly based on the individual's insurance plan and employer.

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