The Obama administration has been asked by a government auditing body to cancel controversial subsidies to the Medicare health insurance programme.
Star Health and Allied Insurance may be in Trouble With Arogyashri Plan in Andhra Pradesh
Star Health and Allied Insurance operates Andhra Pradesh’s universal health coverage plan, Arogyashri, for the economically backward sections of the state.
Star Health and Allied Insurance operates Andhra Pradesh’s universal health coverage plan, Arogyashri, for the economically backward sections of the state.
It called for the cancellation of US$8.3 billion in ‘bonuses’ in a report released on Monday. The GAO report explained that much of the money has been siphoned off to subsidized coverage plans with only an ‘average’ rating, when the bonuses were to have been awarded for plans that delivered a high quality of care.
Republicans in Congress say that the bonus plan is a ‘political ploy’.
Mayo Clinic and Assured Diagnosis Inc. Launch Two Health Insurance Plans in Canada
Canadians will now have better access to Mayo Clinic's specialized care through two health insurance choices, if they meet with a serious illness.
Canadians will now have better access to Mayo Clinic's specialized care through two health insurance choices, if they meet with a serious illness.
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Action Taken or Charges Withdrawn on Health Care Providers, Says Washington State Dept
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary action or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state, said a press release.
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary action or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state, said a press release.
BlueCross BlueShield may Refund Customers $13.5 Million Charged in Higher Premiums
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee may have to refund up to $13.5 million to health insurance customers.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee may have to refund up to $13.5 million to health insurance customers.
