What are the new CMS Star Ratings Measures for 2025?
My FTI colleagues Mark Van Ert and Krunal Patel summarize some of the new quality...
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What share of physicians are integrated within hospital systems?
This questions may be harder to answer than it may seem. While some physicians are...
What does the presidential election mean for ICHRA and the health insurance market?
Over the past two presidential administrations, the health care market has changed dramatically with the introduction of the individual coverage...
In Chronic Pain, This Teenager ‘Could Barely Do Anything.’ Insurer Wouldn’t Cover Surgery.
When Preston Nafz was 12, he asked his dad for permission to play lacrosse. “First practice, he came back, he...
Why aren’t alternative payment models working?
Out of more than 50 alternative payment models (APM) that CMS has implemented only six have shown statistically significant cost...
Maximize Your Healthcare Dollar: Essential Factors For Selecting A Plan
As a small business owner in California or Arizona, providing quality healthcare for your employees can be a major expense,...
Flexibility And Choice: HSA Vs PPO
When it comes to choosing the right healthcare plan for your small business, flexibility and choice are key considerations. For...
Vance Rewrites History About Trump and Obamacare
Julie Appleby, KFF Health News Donald Trump could have destroyed the Affordable Care Act, but “he chose to build upon...
Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Copays and Coinsurance Explained
Americans rely on Medicare to help cover the costs of their medical care, but many don’t understand the true costs...
Case Study: Sarah’s Claim Journey
Client Overview: Sarah, a 34-year-old marketing professional from London, had always maintained a comprehensive health insurance policy as part of...
