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CMS finalizes 85 percent medical loss ratio for Medicaid private managed care plans
Insurers must spend at least 85 percent of their Medicaid revenue on medical care to improve quality.
Study finds that 23 percent of diabetes treatment cost is avoidable
It is estimated that 1 out of 3 people can be expected to develop the disease in their lifetime. The majority of diabetes patients were found to experience at least one potentially avoidable complication, with a cost averaging $1,043 per year for patients with private insurance and $1,869 for those with Medicaid. The authors believe the results illustrate the value of using analytics on patient data, supporting the objectives of population health initiatives to identify opportunities for improving treatment while lowering cost.
We Mapped the Uninsured. You’ll Notice a Pattern.
They tend to live in the South, and they tend to be poor.
Immigrants, the Poor and Minorities Gain Sharply Under Health Act
CMS may ban Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes for 2 years, sanction company, WSJ says
If the company doesn’t respond to the satisfaction of the regulators, CMS will impose the sanctions.
Maryland doctor sentenced for insurance fraud ordered to repay $3.1 million
HENRY KOTULA 