Federal regulations have stymied state efforts to regulate air ambulances. Wyoming is trying a new approach, but first it needs CMS on board. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com
Author: Samantha Liss
Centene, Aetna protest after losing lucrative Louisiana Medicaid contracts
Both insurers called the process bias and tainted. The deals are worth billions. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com
Obamacare exchange consumers stick around longer. Does that mean they're sicker?
The churn expected within the ACA exchanges did occur, though not as fiercely as expected. Now the tide is shifting. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com
Kidney transplants jump under Medicaid expansion
A study of more than 15,000 adults with advanced kidney disease showed rates rose after the Affordable Care Act's broadening of coverage, allowing patients access to the pricey procedure. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com
Medicare Advantage is booming but not producing savings, report finds
At the same time, the Medicare Shared Savings Program is cutting costs, but punitive aspects of the program make it less alluring for providers. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com
CMS brings controversial star ratings system to ACA plans
Insurance lobby AHIP is not opposed to the rankings, telling Healthcare Dive they're a "positive step" for plan shopping. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com
CMS wants to rate exchange plans in bid for transparency
Insurance lobby AHIP is not opposed to the rankings, telling Healthcare Dive they're a "positive step" for plan shopping. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com
Ranking groups that rank hospitals — U.S. News comes out on top
Researchers attempted to rate the raters of hospital performance, but those organizations had fiery comments about the report that some said had "serious errors." Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com
Centene expands ACA offerings in 10 states
About 2 million people have health insurance coverage through the insurer's exchange products. The expansion in 10 markets will likely boost that figure. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com
Average marketplace premiums for 2020 show smallest increase ever
Rates are expected to rise very modestly for those shopping for individual coverage. Colorado will actually see a decrease in average premiums, according to a report from Charles Gaba of ACASignups.net. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com