Federal regulators have approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, leaving patients waiting to see how insurers will handle the pricey new treatment By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer June 8, 2021, 7:31 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Federal regulators have approved the… Read More: EXPLAINER: How will insurers cover a new Alzheimer’s drug? »
Author Lauren Lau Published March 6, 2021 Word count 1,121 Health Insurers and Prior Authorization Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of prior authorization Medical Utilization Management “This procedure will require prior authorization.” Words that no patient or healthcare provider wants to hear when they are ready to proceed with a doctor-approved… Read More: Why Do Health Insurers Require Prior Authorization? »
Enlarge this image In light of the spread of COVID-19, some U.S. health insurers have begun to allow patients to order a larger emergency supply of their routine medicines for diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions. Jeffrey Hamilton/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jeffrey Hamilton/Getty Images As COVID-19 begins to spread and sicken more… Read More: Coronavirus Spurs Insurers To Ease Restrictions On Routine Medicine Refills… »
Three healthcare plans in Tennessee have joined an effort to improve the accuracy of provider data submitted to insurers. The plans are getting help from CAQH, a healthcare stakeholder organization that works with providers and payers to improve business processes. BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare and Amerigroup of Tennessee are using the CAQH ProView… Read More: Tennessee insurers seek to improve provider data »