Category: AHIP Studies and Reports

New Report: Medigap Enrollment Continues to Increase

Posted on May 20, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The House Ways and Means Committee is holding a hearing tomorrow on Medicare reform that will focus on proposals to modify beneficiary cost-sharing, including potential changes to Medigap coverage. Continue reading →

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State Impact of Rising Hospital Prices

Posted on March 22, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

On Monday, we announced the release of a new report in the American Journal of Managed Care that highlighted the rising prices of hospital services from 2008 – 2010. Continue reading →

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New AHIP Report in AJMC Highlights Rising Prices for Hospital Services, 2008-2010

Posted on March 18, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

A new study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) provides new data on trends in hospital prices across the country. Continue reading →

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Medicaid Managed Care Plans Providing Higher Quality Care, Better Value for Taxpayers

Posted on March 5, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

As state Medicaid programs struggle to deal with rising medical costs and expanding populations, the targeted programs and services offered by Medicaid managed care plans are enhancing patients’ quality of life, improving health outcomes, and providing better value for taxpayers, according to a new report from America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Continue reading →

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Low-Income and Minority Medicare Beneficiaries Rely on Medicare Advantage for their Health Security

Posted on February 21, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Low-income and minority Medicare beneficiaries continue to rely on the high-quality health care coverage provided by Medicare Advantage plans, according to a new report released by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Continue reading →

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Report Shows Value of Medigap for Rural and Low-Income Seniors

Posted on February 18, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Low- and moderate-income Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those living in rural areas, continue to rely on the financial protection Medigap provides, according to a new report from America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Continue reading →

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Rise in Electronic Claims Submission Speeds Up Receipt, Processing Time

Posted on February 5, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Health insurance plans processed 93 percent of claims within 14 days of receipt, and 98 percent of all claims within 30 days, according to the latest survey released by America’s Health Insurance Plans. Continue reading →

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New Report Examines Physician Out-of-Network Charges

Posted on February 1, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

A new report from America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) highlighting data collected by Dyckman & Associates shows that some physicians who choose not to participate in health insurance networks are charging patients fees that are 10 times – and in some cases, nearly 100 times – Medicare reimbursement for the same service in the same geographic area. Continue reading →

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Greenstein Cites AHIP Report in House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Hearing

Posted on January 14, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Bruce Greenstein, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, testified before the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health on the effect of the health reform law on Louisiana. Continue reading →

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New Study Finds ACA’s Age Rating Restrictions will Increase Premiums for Younger Individuals

Posted on January 7, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The latest edition of Contingencies, a publication from the American Academy of Actuaries, includes an article from actuaries at Oliver Wyman highlighting the impact of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) age rating restrictions on premiums. The article finds that “young, single adults aged 21 to 29 and with incomes beginning at about 225 percent of the FPL, or roughly $25,000, can expect to see higher premiums than would be the case absent the ACA, even after accounting for the presence of the premium assistance.” Continue reading →

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