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The National Football League backed away from promoting Obamacare insurance marketplaces this summer after a sharp warning from Republicans. But the Baltimore Ravens seem to have stepped -- or at least edged -- into the gap.
As the challenges of long-term care loom over America's aging population, state Medicaid directors are sharing ideas with the federal government for fixing several financing and delivery problems.
As health insurers evaluate new operational strategies in the face of changing care delivery and payment models, embracing mobile technology is one way Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is trying to stay ahead.
About half the births in the United States are paid for by Medicaid -- a figure higher than previous estimates -- and a new study suggests the numbers could increase as the state-federal health insurance program expands under the Affordable Care Act.
Carolinas HealthCare System is one of the first health systems without a provider-sponsored health plan that will integrate payer and provider data to improve the health of people across the Southeast.
Two sets of new provider alliances demonstrate how Central Florida health systems are reducing costs and deepening care coordination by extending their capabilities.
Two new provider alliances demonstrate how Central Florida health systems are reducing costs and deepening care coordination by extending their capabilities.
With implementation of the Affordable Care Act fast approaching, the eligibility process could be primed for an overhaul. As potentially millions more patients line up for care, there will likely be an increased need for providers to verify eligibility and patient financial responsibility before procedures or examinations are performed.
With implementation of the Affordable Care Act fast approaching, the eligibility process could be queuing up for an overhaul.
The U.S. Census Bureau found more people gaining health insurance in 19 states in 2011, but still with many disparities across ethnicities and income.