by wpx_azhealthplans | Nov 18, 2024 | News
As Americans enroll in their plan of choice for 2025, it’s vital for policymakers in both parties to support and strengthen workplace coverage for years to come. Thanks to robust competition among health insurance plans in every state, employees continue to benefit...
by wpx_azhealthplans | Oct 29, 2024 | News
Hospital service prices have surged more than 220% from 2000 to 2022, significantly outpacing inflation and price increases for other medical services. The rise is largely attributed to increased revenues and profits rather than operating costs, according to a report...
by wpx_azhealthplans | Oct 17, 2024 | News
An analysis of medical claims data from 50 million adults with commercial insurance found that transitioning care from in-person to virtual could lower overall medical claims spending by 2.3% to 3.1%. The study, conducted by Solera Health, estimates that the shift to...
by wpx_azhealthplans | Oct 9, 2024 | News
With the rising popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, more employers are evaluating coverage options despite the high costs. The financial strain of covering these medications is leading some companies to adjust their health care plans, potentially raising employee...
by wpx_azhealthplans | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Due to rising drug prices, US spending on cancer medications is expected to jump to $180 billion by 2028. Last year, Americans spent $99 billion on clinician-administered and oral cancer drugs, accounting for 45% of global spending on cancer therapies Full story:...
by wpx_azhealthplans | Oct 4, 2024 | News
About 8 in 10 respondents to a KFF survey think the cost of prescription medicines are unreasonable and that the profits made by drugmakers are a significant factor in drug prices. According to the survey, about 61% of US adults are currently taking at least one...
