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Reference-based pricing is gaining momentum
This article was published on July 17, 2018 on Employee Benefit News, written by John Kern. Photo Source:
Bringing Forward Thinking and Transparency to Employee Benefits
Diversified Group continues its efforts to bring a revolutionary perspective and innovation to employee healthcare. With the recent launch of our monthly email newsletter, […]
Jury deems Centura Health $230K surgical bill ‘unreasonable,’ awards $766
This article was published on June 21, 2018 on BenefitsPro, written by Greg Land. Photo Source:
How Much Is Fraud & Abuse Costing Your Health Plan?
From a drug manufacturer that contributes money to a non-profit Copay Assistance foundation and then steers […]
Association Health Plans Final Rules Released
On June 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor released the final rule on Association Health Plans (AHPs). The rule seeks to expand health […]
How America got hooked on a deadly drug
This article was published on June 14, 2018 on BenefitsPro, written by Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health News (Maria Fabrizio for […]
Small Groups Move to Self-Funding
The Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) reports that while the number of mid-sized businesses self-funding their health […]
It’s PCORI Filing Time Again!
IRS ACA Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fees Due July 31st.
For 2018, the annual fee to fund the federal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute […]
The Phia Group Recognizes Diversified Group with 2018 Empowered Plan Award
MyHealthGuide Source: The Phia Group, 6/8/2018, www.PhiaGroup.com
Foxboro, MA — The Phia Group, […]
Drug Overdose Deaths Rising
According to preliminary government data, U.S. deaths involving fentanyl and other synthetic opioids fueled a 21% jump in annual drug overdose deaths during 2017. […]
ACA Affordability Percentage for 2019
On May 21, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2018-34 which indexes the contribution percentages for 2019 for […]
New York, Connecticut among worst in hospital safety, survey finds
This article was published on May 23, 2018 on Westfaironline, written by […]
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