WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Chicago metro area's 2014 rate of those without health insurance decreased from 2013, according to new statistics released today from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the nation's most comprehensive data...
Reported by PR Newswire 2 hours ago.
Chicago Metro Area Uninsured Rate Down from 2013
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Denver Metro Area Uninsured Rate Down from 2013
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Denver metro area's 2014 rate of those without health insurance decreased from 2013, according to new statistics released today from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the nation's most comprehensive...
Reported by PR Newswire 2 hours ago.
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Harahan Mayor Tina Miceli vetoes City Council health insurance
No override vote expected
Reported by nola.com 2 hours ago.
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Allsup Adds Regional Sales Manager with Expansion of Medicare, Health Insurance Services for Employers
Matthew Warfield joins David Weiler as regional sales managers responsible for employer relationships choosing health benefits coordination solutions from Allsup.
Belleville, Illinois (PRWEB) September 17, 2015
Allsup, a nationwide provider of specialized services that help clients navigate complex federal government programs, has named Matthew Warfield as Regional Sales Manager-Western U.S. Region, Health Insurance Services.
“Matthew brings critical experience as a sales strategist for our employer clients who are navigating the growing complexity of Medicare and how it can coordinate with health benefits programs in their organizations,” said Mary Dale Walters, senior vice president of Allsup.
“Employers also face increasing complication when managing the intersection of their private benefit offerings and public healthcare alternatives because of the Affordable Care Act,” Walters said.
Prior to joining Allsup, Warfield held senior sales positions with nationwide human resources and benefits solutions providers Paychex Inc. and ADP LLC. He is a resident of Tucson, Arizona. Warfield’s responsibilities include working with benefit and finance staff to assess needs and develop strategic solutions for coordinating changes in benefits offerings and costs, both private and public.
“Allsup offers a range of solutions for employers managing the process of healthcare access for their full- and part-time employees, and other groups such as early retirees, COBRA participants and those out of the workplace due to disability,” Walters explained.
Health benefits coordination services by Allsup include Allsup Benefits Coordination, the Allsup Medicare Advisor® and Medicare Coordination Service®.
For more information about Allsup health benefits coordination, contact Matthew Warfield at m.warfield@allsupinc.com or (866) 233-9985, or David Weiler, Regional Sales Manager-Eastern U.S. Region, at d.weiler@alllsupinc.com or (866) 292-4294.
ABOUT ALLSUP
Allsup and its subsidiaries provide nationwide Social Security disability, veterans disability appeal, re-employment, exchange plan and Medicare services for individuals, their employers and insurance carriers. Allsup professionals deliver specialized services supporting people with disabilities and seniors so they may lead lives that are as financially secure and as healthy as possible. Founded in 1984, the company is based in Belleville, Illinois, near St. Louis. Visit http://www.AllsupInc.com for more information. Reported by PRWeb 59 minutes ago.
Belleville, Illinois (PRWEB) September 17, 2015
Allsup, a nationwide provider of specialized services that help clients navigate complex federal government programs, has named Matthew Warfield as Regional Sales Manager-Western U.S. Region, Health Insurance Services.
“Matthew brings critical experience as a sales strategist for our employer clients who are navigating the growing complexity of Medicare and how it can coordinate with health benefits programs in their organizations,” said Mary Dale Walters, senior vice president of Allsup.
“Employers also face increasing complication when managing the intersection of their private benefit offerings and public healthcare alternatives because of the Affordable Care Act,” Walters said.
Prior to joining Allsup, Warfield held senior sales positions with nationwide human resources and benefits solutions providers Paychex Inc. and ADP LLC. He is a resident of Tucson, Arizona. Warfield’s responsibilities include working with benefit and finance staff to assess needs and develop strategic solutions for coordinating changes in benefits offerings and costs, both private and public.
“Allsup offers a range of solutions for employers managing the process of healthcare access for their full- and part-time employees, and other groups such as early retirees, COBRA participants and those out of the workplace due to disability,” Walters explained.
Health benefits coordination services by Allsup include Allsup Benefits Coordination, the Allsup Medicare Advisor® and Medicare Coordination Service®.
For more information about Allsup health benefits coordination, contact Matthew Warfield at m.warfield@allsupinc.com or (866) 233-9985, or David Weiler, Regional Sales Manager-Eastern U.S. Region, at d.weiler@alllsupinc.com or (866) 292-4294.
ABOUT ALLSUP
Allsup and its subsidiaries provide nationwide Social Security disability, veterans disability appeal, re-employment, exchange plan and Medicare services for individuals, their employers and insurance carriers. Allsup professionals deliver specialized services supporting people with disabilities and seniors so they may lead lives that are as financially secure and as healthy as possible. Founded in 1984, the company is based in Belleville, Illinois, near St. Louis. Visit http://www.AllsupInc.com for more information. Reported by PRWeb 59 minutes ago.
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What would Donald Trump - or the other candidates - pay for health insurance?
To show how much prices vary from state to state, a health insurance comparison web site calculated what the insurance premium would be for each presidential candidate.
Reported by NJ.com 54 minutes ago.
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Health Insurance After College: How To Keep It & What Happens If You Lose It
As part of the Affordable Care Act (sometimes called Obamacare), young adults are generally allowed to stay on a parent's health care plan until age 26 so long as the plan offers coverage for dependents. Here's how to stay covered and what happens if you don't.
Reported by Forbes.com 21 hours ago.
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Meridian Health Plan of Michigan Rated Among Top Medicaid Plans in State
DETROIT, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Michigan is rated 4 out of 5 among Medicaid plans in the US in NCQA's Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2015–2016. "Meridian treats our members like family," said Jon Cotton, Meridian's President and Chief...
Reported by PR Newswire 21 hours ago.
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Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Named Top-Rated Medicaid Plan in State
CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Illinois is the top-rated Medicaid HMO in Illinois with a rating of 4 out of 5 in NCQA's Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2015–2016. "We are proud to achieve the top NCQA Medicaid rating in the State of Illinois...
Reported by PR Newswire 21 hours ago.
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Hawaii’s uninsured population on decline, Census Bureau finds
The number of people in Hawaii without health insurance is on the decline, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday. The percent of the Hawaii population with no health insurance coverage was 5.3 percent in 2014, less than 6.7 percent of the population in 2013. Hawaii tied with D.C. for the third lowest percentage of uninsured residents in the nation. While income levels remained relatively steady, nearly 9 million people purchased health insurance across the U.S. last…
Reported by bizjournals 19 hours ago.
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The first investors in Uber just broke from tradition to made their largest investment ever
First Round Capital has made small bets on companies that have paid off in big ways. It led Uber's seed round of founding. It's got money in Warby Parker, Uber, and Square. However, the average investment for the venture capital firm is around $500,000. In the first time in the firm's decade-long history, First Round has gone above the mark and invested $4M in a company.
Partner Josh Kopelman and First Round are leading a $100 million Series A round in Clover Health, a company that's until now flown under the radar. Its closest competition is Oscar Health, an insurance company geared at millennials, that attracted money from Google.
It's a bet on the broken market of health insurance and startup that wants to fix Medicare Advantage, said Kopelman, a partner at First Round.
"We're a seed stage fund and for the last 10 years we've been pretty strongly disciplined toward focusing on seed stage," Kopelman told Business Insider. "This really is an exception for us, and it required an exceptional company."
Rather than going after that demographic, Clover is focused on Medicare Advantage, a plan that attracts the elderly and the disabled. Medicare Advantage is a Medicare plan, but can be offered by private companies, like Clover.
What sets Clover apart is its use of software on every level of care: it builds a team that maintains users profiles and can dispatch nurses on home visits, after a surgery for example, to make sure patients are following through on their instructions and feeling better.
The goal is to decrease hospital admissions and readmissions among the elderly by having your insurance company care about following up, and it's already had success lowering hospital admissions by nearly 50 percent, according to the company.
It's a hard area for venture capitalists to understand, and one that Kopelman felt comfortable betting big on once he realized what Clover was doing.
"It's a contrarian bet on insurance, and the more we got to understand the insurance company and specifically the Medicare Advantage space, we just realized that this is going to be a Fortune 50 company," Kopelman said.
There's a lot of money in startups these days, too, and Kopelman acknowledged part of the high round price was because of the "frothy" market conditions.
"We're definitely players in the market and the market is frothy right now. That said, this company has been around for two years," Kopelman said. "It's one thing to see a company that's three months old and steps off the stage at Demo Day and raises money at a premium price. This is clearly a premium round at a premium price but they also had demonstrable traction, results, and scale."
First Round Capital will be sticking to investing only in seed stage companies (and likely at a lower price tag) so it's not a permanent departure — although Kopelman admits the company also owns SecondRound.Com.
"It was a larger check than anything I've written before," Kopelman said.
*SEE ALSO: Billionaire VC: Startups are spending too much on useless 'window dressing'*
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Clover Health, A Data-Driven Health Insurance Startup, Raises $100M
Clover Health, an insurance startup based out of San Francisco, is hoping that with its data-driven approach it can rebuild healthcare for senior citizens from the ground up. It wants that by tracking all the inputs of a person’s medical history from insurance claims and determining who the highest-risk patients are. Clover health then works with those patients to help them become… Read More
Reported by TechCrunch 14 hours ago.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurer Anthem Announces Plan to Acquire Cigna
Medical billing and practice management company ML Medical Billing offers insight into the proposed $54 billion merger between two of the country’s largest health insurance providers, according to CNN Money
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 18, 2015
In a deal that would expand its current customer base to an estimated 53 million consumers, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has announced plans to acquire Cigna in a stock and cash deal by the second half of 2016, according to a July 24, 2015, article on CNN Money. In the wake of the Affordable Care Act, several of the largest insurance health plan and pharmacy providers have merged in recent years.
“As with any proposed merger between two publicly traded companies, the next step after Anthem’s announcement of its intention to merge with Cigna is to submit the proposed deal to federal regulators for approval,” said Adam Millstein, Vice President of ML Medical Billing.
Citing concerns over reduced competition and potentially less choice and higher prices for consumers with the majority of health insurance plan options concentrated with just a small handful of massive companies, like Blue Cross, Aetna, and United Health, the American Medical Association is eyeing the deal with caution. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are expected to subject the deal to sharp scrutiny before approval in order to ensure that the merger will not be detrimental to consumers and medical providers. Representatives for Cigna and Anthem contend that the deal will lead to an expanded network of doctors, and therefore, more choice for consumers.
“It’s difficult to predict exactly how the merger will affect customers of Cigna, and the individual doctors and medical practices currently operating under their health insurance plans,” added Mr. Millstein. “At ML Medical Billing, we work to make sure that health care providers have the tools they need to offer their patients the best care possible.”
ML Medical Billing is a family-owned, local company operating for 30 years and servicing more than 150 physicians nationally between branches in Illinois, Florida and California. The company’s services include Reports, Coding, Billing, Claims Follow-Up, Posting, Statements, Regulatory Requirements, Software training/ consulting, provider coding education, fee schedule modifications, industry awareness, ICD-10. PQRI/PQRS, Monthly Analysis Reports, Appeals, Start-Up Practice Guidance.
To learn more about ML Medical Billing and their services, please call 877-789-3593 or visit http://www.mlbilling.com. Reported by PRWeb 13 hours ago.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 18, 2015
In a deal that would expand its current customer base to an estimated 53 million consumers, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has announced plans to acquire Cigna in a stock and cash deal by the second half of 2016, according to a July 24, 2015, article on CNN Money. In the wake of the Affordable Care Act, several of the largest insurance health plan and pharmacy providers have merged in recent years.
“As with any proposed merger between two publicly traded companies, the next step after Anthem’s announcement of its intention to merge with Cigna is to submit the proposed deal to federal regulators for approval,” said Adam Millstein, Vice President of ML Medical Billing.
Citing concerns over reduced competition and potentially less choice and higher prices for consumers with the majority of health insurance plan options concentrated with just a small handful of massive companies, like Blue Cross, Aetna, and United Health, the American Medical Association is eyeing the deal with caution. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are expected to subject the deal to sharp scrutiny before approval in order to ensure that the merger will not be detrimental to consumers and medical providers. Representatives for Cigna and Anthem contend that the deal will lead to an expanded network of doctors, and therefore, more choice for consumers.
“It’s difficult to predict exactly how the merger will affect customers of Cigna, and the individual doctors and medical practices currently operating under their health insurance plans,” added Mr. Millstein. “At ML Medical Billing, we work to make sure that health care providers have the tools they need to offer their patients the best care possible.”
ML Medical Billing is a family-owned, local company operating for 30 years and servicing more than 150 physicians nationally between branches in Illinois, Florida and California. The company’s services include Reports, Coding, Billing, Claims Follow-Up, Posting, Statements, Regulatory Requirements, Software training/ consulting, provider coding education, fee schedule modifications, industry awareness, ICD-10. PQRI/PQRS, Monthly Analysis Reports, Appeals, Start-Up Practice Guidance.
To learn more about ML Medical Billing and their services, please call 877-789-3593 or visit http://www.mlbilling.com. Reported by PRWeb 13 hours ago.
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Aspira A Más Unveils New Ad During Combate Americas’ “Road to the Championship” TV Series Airing Live on NBC Universo
Aspira A Más today announced its sponsorship of Combate Americas, a Hispanic national mixed martial arts (MMA) organization based in the United States. The company also introduced a new :30 ad featuring telenovela actress and brand ambassador, Cynthia Olavarria
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 18, 2015
Aspira A Más today announced it is the presenting sponsor of Combate Americas, a Hispanic national mixed martial arts (MMA) organization based in the United States that made its live national bilingual television premiere last evening in Las Vegas. The company also introduced a new :30 ad spot featuring telenovela actress and brand ambassador, Cynthia Olavarria, which aired for the first time during the live event.
Founded by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-creator Campbell McLaren, Combate Americas broadcast live on NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, in “Road to the Championship” series on September 17 at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT from downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
“Aspira A Más mission is to offer exceptional career opportunities and provide sensible and affordable health insurance solutions for Latinos in America,” said Javier Tejeda-Vera, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Aspira A Más. “We recognize that the hard-to-reach demographic of young Latinos are fans of mixed martial arts, and that they also make up a large percentage of the uninsured here in America. For that reason, we are partnering with Combate Americas to create awareness that Obamacare open enrollment is upon us, and that Aspira A Más is the destination for health insurance in the Latino community. We look forward to a successful premiere event and to following the Road to the Championship series on NBC UNIVERSO - best of luck to all the competitors this year.”
Aspira A Más is the new sales and marketing division of IHC Specialty Benefits, a member of The IHC Group (NYSE:IHC), dedicated to serving the Hispanic community in America. This division is creating professional career opportunities for Hispanics along with essential major medical and ancillary health insurance products for Latinos in the United States.
The landmark Aspira A Más agreement with Combate Americas marks the first-ever sponsorship of a mixed martial arts organization by a major U.S. –based health insurance company in the 20-year history of the sport. It serves as a testament to MMA’s status as the fastest growing sport in history and the most exciting live event in the world.
“As one of the original creators of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, I am pleased to see the day when Aspira A Más, a major health insurance provider, recognizes that MMA is a legitimate sport and one that penetrates the hard-to-reach demographic of young Latinos in this country,” said Campbell McLaren, the creator of Combate Americas. “I am thrilled to welcome Aspira A Más to the Combate Americas family. Together we will ensure that Latinos in America are aware that open enrollment starts November 1st, and that Aspira A Más is offering prime career opportunities in addition to much-needed affordable health care options.”
The Combate Americas fight series comes one-year after Combate Americas – the competition reality series – made history by becoming the first fight-themed program ever to win a major television award – “Best Variety or Reality Series,” at last year’s 29th Annual Imagen Awards. The Combate Americas reality show aired on NBC UNIVERSO (formerly mun2) and was a fan favorite among U.S. Hispanic viewers.
Following the Combate Americas debut, a second event is planned for Thursday, Nov. 19, along with four more dates in 2016.
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About Aspira A Más
Aspira A Más is a sales and marketing division of Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) that is dedicated to serving the Hispanic community. Aspira A Más is a part of The IHC Group, whose carriers are rated A- (Excellent) by the AM Best Company, Inc. and which provide insurance products to more than 1 million customers. Aspira A Más offers qualified producer candidates with performance-based enthusiasm and commitment the professional support they need to be in business for themselves. Learn more about the Aspira A Más opportunity by visiting http://www.AspiraAMas.com, and come join us!
About IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc.
IHC Specialty Benefits is a full-service marketing and distribution company that focuses on small employer, individual and consumer products. Products are marketed through general agents online, telebrokerage, career advisors, and private label and directly to consumers.
About The IHC Group
The IHC Group is an organization of insurance carriers and marketing and administrative affiliates that has been providing life, health, disability, medical stop-loss and specialty insurance solutions to groups and individuals for over 30 years. Members of The IHC Group include Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC), American Independence Corp. (NASDAQ: AMIC), Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York, Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. and Independence American Insurance Company. Each insurance carrier in The IHC Group has a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from A.M. Best Company, Inc., a widely recognized rating agency that rates insurance companies on their relative financial strength and ability to meet policyholder obligations. (An A++ rating from A.M. Best is its highest rating.) Collectively, the companies in The IHC Group provide insurance coverage to more than one million individuals and groups. For more information about The IHC Group, visit http://www.ihcgroup.com Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 18, 2015
Aspira A Más today announced it is the presenting sponsor of Combate Americas, a Hispanic national mixed martial arts (MMA) organization based in the United States that made its live national bilingual television premiere last evening in Las Vegas. The company also introduced a new :30 ad spot featuring telenovela actress and brand ambassador, Cynthia Olavarria, which aired for the first time during the live event.
Founded by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-creator Campbell McLaren, Combate Americas broadcast live on NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, in “Road to the Championship” series on September 17 at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT from downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
“Aspira A Más mission is to offer exceptional career opportunities and provide sensible and affordable health insurance solutions for Latinos in America,” said Javier Tejeda-Vera, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Aspira A Más. “We recognize that the hard-to-reach demographic of young Latinos are fans of mixed martial arts, and that they also make up a large percentage of the uninsured here in America. For that reason, we are partnering with Combate Americas to create awareness that Obamacare open enrollment is upon us, and that Aspira A Más is the destination for health insurance in the Latino community. We look forward to a successful premiere event and to following the Road to the Championship series on NBC UNIVERSO - best of luck to all the competitors this year.”
Aspira A Más is the new sales and marketing division of IHC Specialty Benefits, a member of The IHC Group (NYSE:IHC), dedicated to serving the Hispanic community in America. This division is creating professional career opportunities for Hispanics along with essential major medical and ancillary health insurance products for Latinos in the United States.
The landmark Aspira A Más agreement with Combate Americas marks the first-ever sponsorship of a mixed martial arts organization by a major U.S. –based health insurance company in the 20-year history of the sport. It serves as a testament to MMA’s status as the fastest growing sport in history and the most exciting live event in the world.
“As one of the original creators of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, I am pleased to see the day when Aspira A Más, a major health insurance provider, recognizes that MMA is a legitimate sport and one that penetrates the hard-to-reach demographic of young Latinos in this country,” said Campbell McLaren, the creator of Combate Americas. “I am thrilled to welcome Aspira A Más to the Combate Americas family. Together we will ensure that Latinos in America are aware that open enrollment starts November 1st, and that Aspira A Más is offering prime career opportunities in addition to much-needed affordable health care options.”
The Combate Americas fight series comes one-year after Combate Americas – the competition reality series – made history by becoming the first fight-themed program ever to win a major television award – “Best Variety or Reality Series,” at last year’s 29th Annual Imagen Awards. The Combate Americas reality show aired on NBC UNIVERSO (formerly mun2) and was a fan favorite among U.S. Hispanic viewers.
Following the Combate Americas debut, a second event is planned for Thursday, Nov. 19, along with four more dates in 2016.
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About Aspira A Más
Aspira A Más is a sales and marketing division of Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) that is dedicated to serving the Hispanic community. Aspira A Más is a part of The IHC Group, whose carriers are rated A- (Excellent) by the AM Best Company, Inc. and which provide insurance products to more than 1 million customers. Aspira A Más offers qualified producer candidates with performance-based enthusiasm and commitment the professional support they need to be in business for themselves. Learn more about the Aspira A Más opportunity by visiting http://www.AspiraAMas.com, and come join us!
About IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc.
IHC Specialty Benefits is a full-service marketing and distribution company that focuses on small employer, individual and consumer products. Products are marketed through general agents online, telebrokerage, career advisors, and private label and directly to consumers.
About The IHC Group
The IHC Group is an organization of insurance carriers and marketing and administrative affiliates that has been providing life, health, disability, medical stop-loss and specialty insurance solutions to groups and individuals for over 30 years. Members of The IHC Group include Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC), American Independence Corp. (NASDAQ: AMIC), Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York, Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. and Independence American Insurance Company. Each insurance carrier in The IHC Group has a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from A.M. Best Company, Inc., a widely recognized rating agency that rates insurance companies on their relative financial strength and ability to meet policyholder obligations. (An A++ rating from A.M. Best is its highest rating.) Collectively, the companies in The IHC Group provide insurance coverage to more than one million individuals and groups. For more information about The IHC Group, visit http://www.ihcgroup.com Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.
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Things to know about the flu shot: Lots of options this year
Beyond the traditional shots, the squeamish for the first time could try a needle-free injection, or choose the nasal spray or tiny skin-deep needles that have been around for a while. The H3N2 flu subtype always is harsh, especially for older adults, and the vaccine was only 13 percent effective against the mutated version that caused most of last year's illnesses, he said. "[...] the strains in this year's vaccine seem likely to match," Frieden said in an interview Thursday, stressing that CDC is closely monitoring genetic fluctuations to see if that changes. The vaccine protects against three or four different strains, depending on the brand, Schaffner noted, saying that even if one strain mutates, vaccination remains "the best defense against flu." Flu is especially dangerous for people over age 65, young children, pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma or heart disease. New CDC data shows vaccination rates last year were highest for children ages 6 months to 23 months — at 75 percent, the only age group to meet public health goals. Most are covered by private and government health insurance, often without a co-pay. Other choices are targeted to different age groups and health conditions and include the "intradermal" or skin-deep shots that use tiny needles; a version for people allergic to the chicken eggs used in brewing most flu vaccine; and a high-dose version for people 65 and older, whose immune systems typically don't respond as robustly to flu vaccine as younger people's.
Reported by SeattlePI.com 12 hours ago.
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New AIS Report Provides Thorough Overview of the U.S. Commercial Risk Health Plan Market
Now available from Atlantic Information Services, Commercial Health Plan Market Metrics provides a snapshot of the rapidly evolving commercial risk health insurance market, by assessing the impact of the individual mandate, exchanges and other Affordable Care Act initiatives.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 18, 2015
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) is pleased to announce the publication of Commercial Health Plan Market Metrics, a brand-new report that analyzes the commercial risk health insurance market in the wake of the first full year of implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Produced by AIS’s independent researchers — the same team responsible for producing AIS’s Directory of Health Plans — the report is filled with charts and analyses of membership, premium revenue, claims expenses and other metrics that measure the performance of specific insurers and various segments of the commercial risk health insurance market.
This new benchmarking tool provides:· Rankings of insurers by profit margin, medical loss ratio, and average premium revenue and average claims per member per year.
· An alphabetical listing of 195 carriers participating in this market, with details on each insurer’s membership, premium revenue and claims reported for the 2014 plan year.
· Specifics on the number of enrollees from exchanges, and calculated ratios for gross profit margin, MLR and PMPY average revenue vs. expenses at the company level.
· A synopsis of each state market, including exchange enrollees and a list of key players in the individual, small-group and large-group commercial markets in those states.
To produce Commercial Health Plan Market Metrics, AIS researchers collected and analyzed data from almost all companies serving risk-based health insurance policies by group size (individual, small group, large group) and by market segments such as publicly traded plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, provider-sponsored plans and CO-OPs during 2014, providing a complete overview of the commercial risk market.
For more information on Commercial Health Plan Market Metrics, including a full table of contents and sample pages, visit https://aishealth.com/marketplace/commercial-health-plan-market-metrics.
About Atlantic Information Services
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) is a publishing and information company that has been serving the health care industry for more than 25 years. It develops highly targeted news, data and strategic information for managers in hospitals, health plans, medical group practices, pharmaceutical companies and other health care organizations. AIS products include print and electronic newsletters, websites, looseleafs, books, strategic reports, databases, webinars and conferences. Learn more at http://AISHealth.com. Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 18, 2015
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) is pleased to announce the publication of Commercial Health Plan Market Metrics, a brand-new report that analyzes the commercial risk health insurance market in the wake of the first full year of implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Produced by AIS’s independent researchers — the same team responsible for producing AIS’s Directory of Health Plans — the report is filled with charts and analyses of membership, premium revenue, claims expenses and other metrics that measure the performance of specific insurers and various segments of the commercial risk health insurance market.
This new benchmarking tool provides:· Rankings of insurers by profit margin, medical loss ratio, and average premium revenue and average claims per member per year.
· An alphabetical listing of 195 carriers participating in this market, with details on each insurer’s membership, premium revenue and claims reported for the 2014 plan year.
· Specifics on the number of enrollees from exchanges, and calculated ratios for gross profit margin, MLR and PMPY average revenue vs. expenses at the company level.
· A synopsis of each state market, including exchange enrollees and a list of key players in the individual, small-group and large-group commercial markets in those states.
To produce Commercial Health Plan Market Metrics, AIS researchers collected and analyzed data from almost all companies serving risk-based health insurance policies by group size (individual, small group, large group) and by market segments such as publicly traded plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, provider-sponsored plans and CO-OPs during 2014, providing a complete overview of the commercial risk market.
For more information on Commercial Health Plan Market Metrics, including a full table of contents and sample pages, visit https://aishealth.com/marketplace/commercial-health-plan-market-metrics.
About Atlantic Information Services
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) is a publishing and information company that has been serving the health care industry for more than 25 years. It develops highly targeted news, data and strategic information for managers in hospitals, health plans, medical group practices, pharmaceutical companies and other health care organizations. AIS products include print and electronic newsletters, websites, looseleafs, books, strategic reports, databases, webinars and conferences. Learn more at http://AISHealth.com. Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
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'Tis the Season to be Insured When Planning Upcoming Holiday & Winter Travel Plans
From Winter Weather Disruptions to Lost Luggage, TravelInsurance.com Provides Tips when Researching Trip Insurance Policies during Busiest Travel Time of the Year
New York, N.Y. (PRWEB) September 18, 2015
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with it, the annual migration to family gatherings and festive celebrations near and far from home. As the calendar turns toward Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and the once a year winter ski vacation, leading travel insurance comparison website, TravelInsurance.com, reminds travelers to purchase their insurance before the annual rush of holiday travel begins.
Whether traveling to Europe, hitting the slopes in the Rockies, or merely heading home, there are myriad policy options available offering pinpoint protection relevant to holiday travelers:
•Trip Cancellation insurance covers pre-payments for holiday travel arrangements that may be interrupted or cancelled by extreme weather (snow, ice, sleet, etc.), sickness or injuries, and other issues. Coverage varies by policy.
•Medical Travel insurance limits the financial burden of emergency medical coverage for those who fall ill or are injured while traveling. Such coverage is particularly significant for international travelers, as standard health insurance plans sometime do not cover medical bills from another country.
•Baggage insurance provides reimbursement for toys, technologies, and other items in lost, damaged or stolen luggage – even the luggage itself.
•Medical Evacuation insurance will cover costs associated with transportation costs to a qualified hospital in a medical emergency if the local facilities are inadequate. Such policies are particularly applicable to international travelers – especially those headed for remote destinations or off the tourist track.
•Adventure Sports insurance is offered as an optional upgrade to cover high-risk activities such as skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving and other extreme sports popular with holiday travelers that would otherwise be excluded.
TravelInsurance.com makes shopping for travel insurance easy and affordable, empowering travelers with the ability to quickly find, compare and choose the appropriate travel insurance policy that meets their – and their family members’ – needs and fits their budget. TravelInsurance.com offers plans from a variety of trusted travel insurance companies. It takes only a few minutes online to discover the right plan at the right price with the right protection for any trip. Consumers can then buy directly and securely through the website and receive their policy via email within minutes.
For more information or to purchase travel insurance policies, visit TravelInsurance.com.
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About TravelInsurance.com
TravelInsurance.com helps to simplify the complicated world of travel insurance by providing consumers with the easiest way to compare and buy trip insurance coverage online or over the phone. A member company of the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, owned and operated by DigiVentures Holdings, LLC, a licensed agency that works with some of the largest travel insurers in the industry, TravelInsurance.com offers for a wide selection of plans, secures every purchase with high-grade Verisign 256-bit secured encryption, and helps clientele find the appropriate travel insurance policy that meets their needs without exceeding their budget. Purchases can be made directly through the website, with policies sent via email within minutes. Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
New York, N.Y. (PRWEB) September 18, 2015
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with it, the annual migration to family gatherings and festive celebrations near and far from home. As the calendar turns toward Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and the once a year winter ski vacation, leading travel insurance comparison website, TravelInsurance.com, reminds travelers to purchase their insurance before the annual rush of holiday travel begins.
Whether traveling to Europe, hitting the slopes in the Rockies, or merely heading home, there are myriad policy options available offering pinpoint protection relevant to holiday travelers:
•Trip Cancellation insurance covers pre-payments for holiday travel arrangements that may be interrupted or cancelled by extreme weather (snow, ice, sleet, etc.), sickness or injuries, and other issues. Coverage varies by policy.
•Medical Travel insurance limits the financial burden of emergency medical coverage for those who fall ill or are injured while traveling. Such coverage is particularly significant for international travelers, as standard health insurance plans sometime do not cover medical bills from another country.
•Baggage insurance provides reimbursement for toys, technologies, and other items in lost, damaged or stolen luggage – even the luggage itself.
•Medical Evacuation insurance will cover costs associated with transportation costs to a qualified hospital in a medical emergency if the local facilities are inadequate. Such policies are particularly applicable to international travelers – especially those headed for remote destinations or off the tourist track.
•Adventure Sports insurance is offered as an optional upgrade to cover high-risk activities such as skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving and other extreme sports popular with holiday travelers that would otherwise be excluded.
TravelInsurance.com makes shopping for travel insurance easy and affordable, empowering travelers with the ability to quickly find, compare and choose the appropriate travel insurance policy that meets their – and their family members’ – needs and fits their budget. TravelInsurance.com offers plans from a variety of trusted travel insurance companies. It takes only a few minutes online to discover the right plan at the right price with the right protection for any trip. Consumers can then buy directly and securely through the website and receive their policy via email within minutes.
For more information or to purchase travel insurance policies, visit TravelInsurance.com.
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About TravelInsurance.com
TravelInsurance.com helps to simplify the complicated world of travel insurance by providing consumers with the easiest way to compare and buy trip insurance coverage online or over the phone. A member company of the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, owned and operated by DigiVentures Holdings, LLC, a licensed agency that works with some of the largest travel insurers in the industry, TravelInsurance.com offers for a wide selection of plans, secures every purchase with high-grade Verisign 256-bit secured encryption, and helps clientele find the appropriate travel insurance policy that meets their needs without exceeding their budget. Purchases can be made directly through the website, with policies sent via email within minutes. Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.
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