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12.18.17

Part 1: Megatrends Reinventing How Patients Think

In early 2017, California Assembly member Jim Wood introduced Bill AB-265, banning the use of copay coupons in California when a generic equivalent drug covered by an individual’s health plan exists.


11.14.17

2019 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters

On October 27, 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its annual proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, containing proposed changes to the regulation of the individual and small group health insurance markets for 2019 and beyond (and in some cases, sooner).


10.24.17

A New Look at Digital Health Business Models

Few observers doubt that machine learning, voice assistants and technologies we haven’t even heard of yet will supplant our traditional “brick-and-mortar” health system.


09.18.17

Using Telehealth as a Tool for Health System Integration

As discussed in our August Health Update article on patient engagement and digital health—the first in our new digital health series—the advent of digital and telehealth technologies is rapidly changing the way patients interface with health systems.


09.12.17

1332 Waivers Under Review at CMS

The Trump administration has approved one 1332 waiver to date, but four more are pending, including a sweeping Iowa waiver. Here is where things stand today:


08.08.17

Next Steps on Healthcare Reform

Though President Trump has continued to call for action on repeal and replace in the wake of the Senate’s failed vote at the end of July, congressional Republicans have been fairly muted about possible next steps, a sign of conflicting views of whether it is time to move on to other ...


07.12.17

1332 Edition: Alaska Reinsurance Proposal Approved by Federal Government

On July 11, the federal government announced approval of Alaska’s waiver request under Section 1332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for funding in support of the Alaska Reinsurance Program (ARP).


06.21.17

Iowa Submits Sweeping 1332 Waiver Seeking Emergency Relief

On June 12, Iowa submitted a sweeping Section 1332 waiver that would replace the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) premium tax credits with a new state-administered tax credit and a reinsurance program.