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New Regulations Make It Easier to Find, Compare, and Report Healthcare Pricing and Coverage Information
New regulations have been introduced to make it easier for Americans to find and compare healthcare prices and coverage details. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has strengthened rules that require health plans to provide clearer information about costs and coverage before pati...
Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) Model
A new rule has been introduced that affects Medicare payments for certain drugs. This rule, called the GLOBE Model, will test a different way to calculate rebates for specific Medicare Part B drugs. The goal is to see if this new method can lower costs for Medicare beneficiaries while still maintain...
TDI issues guidance to safeguard consumers from discriminatory pricing
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has reminded insurance companies that they cannot use unfair pricing practices when setting home and auto insurance rates. This means that rates should only be based on actual risk factors, like a home’s age or a driver’s claim history, rather than on customer...