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Health Insurance

Major insurer agrees to extend in-network coverage for medical center

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Nearly 2,000 Vermonters were covered by UnitedHealthcare who were slated on April 1 to lose their in-network health insurance coverage at hospitals belonging to the University of Vermont Health Network − including Burlington’s UVM Medical Center − have gotten a timely reprieve.

Both the UVM Health Network and United Healthcare announced Friday they have reached an agreement to extend in-network coverage through the end of the year, to give plan members more time to find other health insurance coverage.

The UVM Health Network includes three hospitals in upstate New York, in addition to three hospitals in Vermont.

Dr. Sunny Eappen,

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Medicaid coverage for millions ends this year; how to shop for new insurance on state Affordable Care Act marketplace

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Medicaid coverage will end for millions of Americans in the coming months, which will push many people into unfamiliar territory: the health insurance marketplace.

States will start cutting people from the government-funded plans when they no longer qualify based on income, a process that has been paused since shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

The timing of these cuts will vary. But all states have insurance markets where people who lose Medicaid can buy new coverage with help from subsidies.

Shopping for affordable insurance that covers regular doctors and prescriptions can be daunting, especially in marketplaces that offer dozens of

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Can Your EHR Template Land You in Prison?

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If your electronic health record (EHR) template is set up incorrectly and leads you to be billed improperly, it could lead to prison time.

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Harness potential of workplace health insurance to help boost the economy, says the body industry

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  • The ABI has called on the Government to cut the rate of IPT on health insurance to make it easier for employers and individuals to purchase it and help people return to the workplace.
  • New research reveals that seven out of ten people (69%) would consider using independent healthcare if it was offered as an employee benefit.*

Ahead of the Spring Budget, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called on the Government to cut the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) on health insurance.

Ill health is increasingly responsible for people leaving the workforce, and take-up of health insurance

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Health insurance ecosystems with Ulrike Deetjen

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More traditional industries have been updating age-old processes to stay relevant in a tech-savvy world, and health insurance is no exception. As consumers raise their expectations for digital services, many health insurers have made digitalization a priority, tapping into the power of ecosystems to gain an edge. McKinsey spoke with Ulrike Deetjen, a partner in the Stuttgart office, about the innovations she has seen so far and how these advancements could benefit insurers and consumers alike.

McKinsey: What are the key trends for health insurers in this decade?

Ulrike Deetjen: I see two main trends. First, customers

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on “Face the Nation,” March 12, 2023

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The following is a transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that aired on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

MARGARET BRENNAN: Mark Strassmann, thank you. We go now to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Madame Secretary. Good morning.

TREASURY SECRETARY YELLEN: Good morning, Margaret.

MARGARET BRENNAN: I want to get straight to it because the markets will soon reopen for trading. Does the government need to intervene and take emergency measures because of SVB’s failure?

TREASURY SECRETARY JANET YELLEN: Well, let me say America’s economy depends on a safe and sound banking system that can provide

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Do young dogs need pet insurance?

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Pet insurance is almost always cheaper for younger dogs than it is for older ones.

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Pet insurance is a unique way to protect both your wallet and your furry friend. In exchange for an inexpensive fee to a provider each month (often discounted if paid annually), pet owners can rest easy knowing that they’re covered should a medical issue or emergency arise. Pet insurance can be advantageous for dogs, cats (and even some exotic animals) at all stages of their life, although restrictions will grow as your pet ages

But what about young animals? Specifically, puppies.

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Health care bills aim to reform insurance, Medicaid reimbursement rates

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A slew of health care bills moving through the legislature target high prices for Hoosiers by encouraging competition and restructuring how the state pays for services under Medicaid.

But critics say the bills don’t go far enough and more is needed to reform the system – especially for government insurance reimbursement rates.

Bills in the House

In the House Chamber, lawmakers sent two health care bills – both caucus priorities for Republicans – for consideration in the Senate.

The first bill attempts to navigate the complexity of health insurance while the second penalizes hospitals for high prices.

Under House Bill

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