This blog was first published in Becker's Hospital Review on July 1, 2016. PSPs are becoming the new “darling” in the health insurance industry. Recently 26 new provider-sponsored plans (PSPs) were
While some folks eagerly await the release of a summer blockbuster movie or the latest iPhone, others can’t wait to get their hands on the new data the Atlantic Information
When an employee is separated from a company, they’re now presented with three options: take COBRA, enroll in the Marketplace, or drop insurance altogether. Let’s assume they do want coverage.
While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) didn’t change COBRA laws, rules or pricing, it did change demand by opening up alternate, oftentimes much less expensive, options for Americans. Consumers can
It’s hard to believe, but open enrollment for the individual health plan market is right around the corner again. November will arrive quickly, but insurers still have time to make
A whopping 50 percent of U.S. health systems have applied – or intend to apply – for an insurance license, according to PwC. This represents an important chapter in a
While recent financial news among insurers, such as UnitedHealth Group’s announcements gives some insurers good reason to view the individual health plan market warily, others are finding success and profitability
Were you surprised when UnitedHealth Group announced in November 2015 that they are evaluating their continued participation in the public exchange markets in 2017? Probably not. After losing millions of
Last week we announced our partnership with GetInsured. Through this partnership, we will be adding GetInsured’s award-winning individual health exchange solution to our Array Spectrum® health insurance e-commerce platform. This
For several years there has been speculation that the employer mandate and other provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would lead to an increase in part-time employment. New research in