News

Out-of-network costs up as insurers tie payment to Medicare

Monday, 13 February 2012 09:58

Read this important article from Kaiser Health News on tips for knowing exactly what your out-of-pocket costs will be if you choose to go out-of-network.  Many insurers are moving away from "Usual and Customary" to a percentage of what Medicare pays. This could mean a significantly greater cost sharing if folks choose to go out-of-network. 

HHS Unveils Requirements For Consumer Insurance Labels

Monday, 13 February 2012 09:38

This Kaiser Health News article reviews the final regulations from the Obama administration detailing the new health insurance summaries. The federal health law requires plans to provide these summaries to consumers to help them make informed coverage choices. 

'Tiered' Insurance Confounds Consumers, Docs In Mass.

Sunday, 22 January 2012 10:24

This Kaiser Health News article describes how one physician sat down to figure out what insurance plan would be the most cost effective for her family.  Because of the confusion associated with "tiered" plans, she found this a challenging task and states; "I could not figure it out".

Doctors Going Broke

Wednesday, 11 January 2012 06:47

This CNN Money article illustrates the financial challenges facing our physicians today. "This quiet reality, which is spreading nationwide, is claiming a wide range of casualties, including family physicians, cardiologists and oncologists." Read on for greater insight.