Kelly Gooch

Kansas has the largest decrease in average annual Medicare Advantage costs for 2019, while New Hampshire has the largest increase, according to a study from HealthMarkets, a health insurance agency.

Virginia is preparing for Medicaid expansion, state Gov. Ralph Northam announced Oct. 18.

Pennsylvania and seven major health insurance companies reached an agreement Oct. 12 to remove prior authorization requirements for opioid treatment.

CMS is upgrading the Medicare.gov website for plan selection ahead of the Medicare open enrollment period.

Many patients find themselves with unexpected medical expenses after health plans deny reimbursement for emergency department services, according to Ed Gaines, JD, chief compliance officer in the emergency medicine division at Zotec Partners.

Aetna Chairman and CEO Mark Bertolini recently discussed myriad  issues, including his childhood and career path, in an interview with The New York Times.

The number of uninsured people and the uninsured rate were not statistically different in 2017 compared to 2016, according to a report from the Census Bureau.

The Trump administration's final rule for short-term health plans, released Aug. 1, already is facing resistance from state governments and state insurance regulators, according to The New York Times.

The Trump administration released a final rule for short-term health plans Aug. 1.

Health insurer Centene and St. Louis-based Ascension agreed to pursue a joint venture to create a Medicare Advantage plan.