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AHA releases latest Health Care Plan Accountability Update

The AHA Nov. 20 released its Health Care Plan Accountability Update, covering the latest developments in Medicare Advantage, legislation and regulation of private health insurers, as well as webinars and other resources from the last quarter.

CMS issues proposed notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 15 released its proposed standards for qualified health plans offered through the health insurance marketplaces for 2025. Beginning in plan year 2025, the proposed rule would require state-based marketplaces (SBM) to comply with time and distance network adequacy standards for qualified health plans that are at least as stringent as those for the federally facilitated marketplace.

2024 open enrollment for marketplace plans begins

From Nov. 1 through Jan. 15, individuals and families can enroll in or change their health coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

AHA Letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Consumer Reporting Rulemaking and Medical Debt

Trends in health insurance coverage are driving an increase in medical debt: these include inadequate enrollment in comprehensive health care coverage, growth in high-deductible and skinny health plans that intentionally push more costs onto patients, and misleading health plan practices that confuse patients’ understanding of their coverage.

AHA participates in Capitol Forum panel about vertical integration by commercial insurers

Participating Oct. 26 in a panel discussion hosted by The Capitol Forum, AHA highlighted some of the negative downstream effects of vertical integration and consolidation by commercial health insurers.

‘Window shopping’ for 2024 marketplace plans begins

Starting Oct. 25, consumers can preview their 2024 health coverage options at the federally facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace.

Women’s Health Startup Tia Makes an Impact Treating ‘Medical Orphans’

San Francisco-based Tia launched in 2017 with a vision of reimagining health care with women at the center and helping them to make better decisions about their health. Now, in its first “Women’s Primary Care ‘Plus’ Outcomes Report,” the company shares data about the impact the company is having on its members.

Survey: Premiums for 2023 employer-sponsored coverage rose 7% on average

The average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health coverage rose 7% in 2023 to $23,968, including employer and worker contributions, according to the latest annual survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

AHA blog: Bias-Riddled ‘Study’ is More Deception Backed by Insurers 

A recent paper funded by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation adds to the growing list of insurer-backed, bias-riddled research aimed at diverting attention away from that industry’s troubling practices, writes AHA General Counsel and Secretary Melinda Hatton

Bias-Riddled “Study” is More Deception Backed by Insurers

A recent paper funded by the objective-sounding organization the “National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation” adds to the growing list of commercial health insurer-backed, bias-riddled research aimed at diverting attention away from that industry’s troubling practices. This time they claim to have found a link between hospital consolidation and access for people covered by Medicaid.