Category: Insurance
Workers at small employers face higher premium contributions, deductibles than those at large firms
Small business employees in Wisconsin pay more for their health insurance and have higher deductibles than workers at large companies, according to a report released by The Commonwealth Fund Tuesday.
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Insurers discuss consolidation
Insurers have joined forces in recent years to gain scale and pursue innovation, three health plan leaders said at a Wisconsin Health News panel this week. But one CEO warned healthcare consolidation has led to more costs without improved quality.
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Group Insurance Board extends dental insurance contract
The board overseeing the health plan for state and some local government employees on Wednesday approved a two-year extension of a contract with Delta Dental of Wisconsin to continue administering its dental benefit.
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What health insurance CEOs expect to see from Trump
Wisconsin health insurance leaders are concerned that Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s win last week — and a potential GOP sweep of Congress — could mean the end of more generous Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire next year.
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Centivo CEO talks expansion plans
Fresh off raising $75 million, Centivo plans to expand, including in Wisconsin.
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Panel talks impact, future of healthcare price transparency
Federal regulations enacted in recent years have required hospitals and health plans to post healthcare pricing information. At a Wisconsin Health News panel this week in Milwaukee, experts weighed in on the efforts and what's next.
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CMS, WPS notify around 1 million Medicare members of data breach
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and WPS are notifying around 1 million Medicare members who may have had personal information compromised during a 2023 cybersecurity incident, the two said Friday. About 1,600 live in Wisconsin.
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