Decoding Health Insurance Alphabet Soup
The Difference Among PPO, HMO and High-Value Networks
Category: Cost of Healthcare
No Reward for Loyalty
Blue Cross has an active social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. We got this Facebook message from a member, and this is my response.
Drug Company Magic
The fastest-growing part of your health insurance premiums may not be immediately obvious to you. It’s not hospital costs or doctor’s costs or the cost of lab services, X-rays or surgeries. The answer is spellbinding…
Failure of Co-Ops Reflects Poorly on ACA
By Michael Bertaut, Healthcare Economist
Perhaps the saddest tale of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the saga of the co-ops. These plans were asked to do the absolute impossible and it’s no surprise that they haven’t accomplished it.
What We’ve Got and How We Got Here: The American Healthcare System
By Michael Bertaut, Healthcare Economist
The debate is lively and nationwide. Why does the U.S. healthcare system cost so much? Why invest so many of our tax dollars into our healthcare system? And how do we stack up to other countries?
The Conundrum of Hepatitis C Part 2: To Treat, or Not to Treat?
By Michael Bertaut, Healthcare Economist
In Part 1 of this Blog on Hepatitis C, we looked at recent advancements in treatments and their costs, as well as the studies underway to determine how widespread the disease is. We learned that millions are infected, new prescription drugs are very effective and their costs sky-high.