Public approves of King v. Burwell ruling
More than half of the nation approves of the Supreme Court ruling in King v. Burwell that subsides on the federal health care exchange can be legally issued to consumers.
Why innovative technology is imperative for private exchanges
Employer clients and their employees expect innovative technology solutions to meet their needs, even when it comes to health care and especially when it comes to private exchanges.
Benefit experts agree more mergers are on the horizon: Whos next?
The merger of Willis and Towers Watson is likely just one of many to come in the next few years, as the Affordable Care Act and other factors continue to change the landscape of the business of health care, industry experts agree.
Retirement provider loyalty wanes for plan sponsors
Plan sponsors loyalty to their retirement service providers is slightly down year-over-year, presenting an opportunity for advisers to advocate for their clients.
Despite SCOTUS support, challenges remain for all public exchanges
The Supreme Courts ruling in King v. Burwell that subsides on the federally-facilitated marketplace can continue may present an opportunity for struggling state-based marketplaces to switch to Healthcare.gov, as other challenges remain for exchanges nationwide.
Private benefit exchange companies launch coalition
A group of industry players connected to private exchanges launched a coalition Wednesday to serve as a forum to share ideas and best practices, and to increase awareness of private exchanges.
Exchanges give voluntary benefits a boost
No longer hiding on an intranet or mentioned in a one-off meeting, voluntary benefits are making a big impact on private exchanges, especially as high deductible plans increase and employees self-select into lower coverage.
8 public exchange states see reassuring premium increases
In the eight states that have announced their 2016 proposed rates for purchasing coverage on the public health care exchanges, the average increase for a silver plan is 5.8%.
HIX enrollment numbers vary based on definition of exchange
Private exchange enrollment numbers depend on how one defines a private exchange. For some, a private exchange is simply tech-enabled choice which most employers are embracing while others define it as more than technology. Despite the definition, most consultancies agree by 2018, the numbers will be huge.
Private exchanges: Not right for everyone
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants was a long time user of Liazons private exchange software, but this week launched its own exchange, developed in partnership with Hodges-Mace. Chris Duncan, EPICs chief growth officer, discusses the move and why exchanges may not be for everyone.
How transparent are private exchange fees?
HR departments lack a clear understanding of fees and commissions attached to private exchanges, with many early exchange adopters uncovering fees once they start using the model.
Mercer launches pension exchange
Aiming to simplify a process akin to herding cats, with no unity or way to compare offerings, exchange helps plan sponsors with their fiduciary responsibility.
CMS outlines plans for year three on federal health exchange
New consumer tools are in the works for Healthcare.gov, as the federal government focuses on the exchanges long-term success.
Burwell: ACA conversation should focus on health care, not politics, post-SCOTUS ruling
HHS Secretary Burwell says a Supreme Court ruling upholding the legality of subsidies on the federal exchange should shift the conversation about the ACA away from politics and toward improving access to affordable quality health care.
Obama administration launches campaign to explain health care benefits
The Obama administration on Thursday launched the Healthy Self campaign to better explain health care benefits to those newly insured, connect people to coverage, and encourage healthy lifestyles.
More than 6M to lose nearly $2B per month if ACA subsides ruled illegal
A Supreme Court ruling in favor of the plaintiff in King v. Burwell would most affect Florida exchange subsides, although the impact would be far reaching, a Kaiser Family Foundation poll finds.
Overcoming the human factor in pursuit of optimized digital health IT
The new reality of health care is here: shopping for benefits online via simple mobile apps; virtual care anytime, anywhere; and games to make chronic care management appealing. Despite that, challenges remain in the move to true digital health and, with it, better outcomes, a top Cigna executive said Monday.
Too many barriers in health IT, state officials say
Too many barriers currently exist for data to be shared between government agencies and within the medical field, a group of top public officials said Wednesday in Washington.
Burwell: Health care on threshold of big change
The health care system in the United States is on the threshold of changing the course of the nation and what happens now can impact the life of every American more than any piece of policy or legislation we have seen in the recent past, Sylvia Mathews Burwell, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said Wednesday.
Despite subsides, CA exchange enrollees report difficulty paying premiums
Despite nearly 9-in-10 enrollees through Californias state-run public exchange receiving a subsidy to help pay for their insurance, almost half say it is difficult to afford the monthly premium.