Category: What They Are Saying

The Link: Infographic, What They Are Saying and New Study

Posted on March 28, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

Throughout this past week, we have been providing critical information about the important link between market reforms in the ACA and the mandate. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, AHIP, AHIP Studies and Reports, Issue Alert, What They Are Saying

The Link Between Market Reforms and the Mandate

Posted on March 26, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

Check out the list of quotes from policy makers, opinion leaders, and the media about the link between market reforms and the mandate. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, Issue Alert, What They Are Saying

American Action Forum Says Federal Rate Review Will Erode States’ Automony and Lead to Higher Costs, Fewer Choices

Posted on December 8, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

A new white paper by the American Action Forum states that the new federal rate review provision regulation will lead to higher costs and fewer choices for consumers. Continue reading →

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They Said It: Washington Post’s Sarah Kliff on Health Plans’ Profits

Posted on December 5, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The Washington Post’s Sarah Kliff chimes in on the health plan industry’s profits. Continue reading →

Posted in: Fact Check, What They Are Saying

New Mexico’s Superintendent of Insurance Says Focus Needs to Be on Medical-Delivery Costs

Posted on September 19, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The New Mexico Insurance Superintendent says the focus needs to be on the costs of medical care. Continue reading →

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What They Are Saying – The Important Link Between the Personal Coverage Requirement and Market Reforms

Posted on August 22, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Check out what the media, opinion leaders and policy experts have to say about the importance of linking a personal coverage requirement and insurance market reforms. Continue reading →

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In Massachusetts, One Study Says Rate Regulation May Equal Price Controls

Posted on July 19, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

A new study from the Beacon Hill Institute says “regulatory oversight” of premiums will result in capping services provided by and access to providers. Continue reading →

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Dr. Robert Kocher on Hospitals Buying Up Private Physician Practices

Posted on April 14, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Dr. Robert Kocher discusses how hospitals buying up physician practices will impact medical costs. Continue reading →

Posted in: In Case You Missed It, What They Are Saying

President of Joint Commission on Medical Errors

Posted on April 7, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

The head of the Joint Commission talks about medical errors and the impact on patients. Continue reading →

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The Problem of Uncompensated Care

Posted on March 11, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

It is widely understood that the costs of uncompensated care provided by hospitals gets passed along to families and employers with private insurance. A 2009 study by Families USA found that uncompensated care costs impose a “hidden tax” on family health coverage of $1,017. Moreover, according to Mckinsey & Company, “The premiums of commercial health insurance policies, paid largely by employers, help subsidize health care for the uninsured and for people in government-sponsored programs.”

The problem of uncompensated care has been exacerbated by the recent economic downturn as noted in several recent news articles. Continue reading →

Posted in: Health Care Costs, In Case You Missed It, What They Are Saying