Washington, DC, health insurance exchange admin apologizes to House members for data breach

A top administrator with Washington’s health insurance exchange apologized to House members on Wednesday for the data breach that resulted in the disclosure of personal information to thousands of users, including members of Congress. The leak was the result of human error, Mila Kofman, executive director of the District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority, […]

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Healthcare costs are rising again even as inflation falls

WASHINGTON — During the pandemic, healthcare costs — usually a main driver of US inflation — remained surprisingly stable, rising just about 2% annually even as prices for many goods and services soared more than three or four times that rate. But signs are emerging that medical inflation is back as demand for non-COVID-19-related health […]

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Another health insurance showdown as Blue Cross, Medical City is near the end of contract

Two days ahead of a contract deadline that threatens thousands of North Texas residents’ in-network health coverage at Medical City Healthcare facilities — the state’s largest insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and the hospital chain I have a deal is imminent. The negotiations come as patients across Texas received notification that in-network coverage […]

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eHealth Named Ovative Group as Media Agency of Records

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. April 5, 2023 – eHealth, a leading private online health insurance marketplace, selected Ovative Group as its new full-service media agency. Ovative is an independent media and measurement firm based in Minneapolis, MN. Ovative will oversee eHealth’s omnichannel strategy and execution, including organic search (SEO) and digital experience optimization (DXO), to accelerate eHealth’s […]

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Does Health Insurance Cover Hearing Aids? Coverage Options for Hearing Devices

Featured Image We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. The newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. [–> Hearing aids are a crucial way to improve your ability to effectively navigate the world and function optimally at work and in your […]

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Letter: Saskatchewan’s health-care staff shortage means people suffer

In November, provincial premiers joined together to demand the federal government to increase funding through the Canada health transfer. The response was not what provincial leaders had hoped for. The Government of Canada’s Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos responded with the need to discuss benchmarks to account for improvements to the provincial health-care system. The […]

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