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More Insurers Pushing Virtual Care for Cost Savings

InterWest Insurance Services

More and more insurers are expanding the use of telemedicine, just as a new study shows promising cost savings of up to 25% from virtual care when implemented properly. The study’s authors noted that there are other benefits besides just cost savings. Last year, the wavier was extended by legislation through Dec.

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Healthcare Must be Focused on the Patient Journey 

HR Professionals Magazine

Insulin prices have increased 600 percent over the last 20 years causing many consumers to be at risk of non-adherence due to cost. 4 Solving the Affordability Issue – Legislation Influence The Inflation Reduction Act , a spending package Congress approved in 2022, capped insulin out-of-pocket costs at $35 for Americans with Medicare.

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March HR News Worth Review

Higginbotham

1, 2024: A list of the remainder of all items and services is required for plan years beginning on or after Jan. This extension impacts deadline relief related to the following employee benefit plan deadlines: HIPAA time frames —The 30-day period (or 60-day period, if applicable) to request special enrollment.