Jeff Lagasse
This average rate decrease will lower total premiums by an estimated $130 million, says Blue Cross NC.
Participating practices outperformed the market in rates of control of diabetes, as well as screening rates for various cancers.
BCBSM will be expanding a program that streamlines prior authorization for physicians by exempting them from third-party processes.
Facilities and insurers would be compelled to list the prices they charge patients and PBMs to disclose rebates and discounts.
An executive said the move is part of a process to maximize shareholder revenue and position the company for continued growth.
The groups warned that a misrepresentation of a practitioner's level of licensing can jeopardize patient safety.
Historically, such regional increases have predicted the beginning of RSV season nationally, the CDC said.
Walgreens is also making a $100,000 donation to End Overdose to support its efforts in educating the public on how to use the spray.
Two-thirds or fewer agree their organization gives new nurses the resources to succeed.
The timing of this switching has implications for how to measure growth in risk scores for new MA beneficiaries.