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Preventive health campaign seeks to empower patients

A new campaign launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is galvanizing patients to take control of their health by taking advantage of covered preventive services. You can use this opportunity to talk to empower patients.

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African Americans less likely to benefit from ACA

While such minorities as white Hispanics, Native Americans and Alaska Natives are expected to see dramatic increases in health care coverage as a result of ACA, African Americans have been less likely to see these benefits, according to a recent study from the Urban Institute.

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3 questions patients should ask before choosing a health plan

There are many factors patients should take into account when reviewing health plans, including deductibles, co-pays and formulary costs. Having answers to the following questions up-front can help patients ensure they’re making the most informed health care decisions for themselves and their families.

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HHS awards $3.2 million to support minority health insurance coverage

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Minority Health last week announced $3.2 million in grant awards to 13 organizations for supporting health coverage enrollment of racial and ethnic minorities.

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Insurers shell out $1.9 billion in refunds to patients

Health insurance companies that spent too little on medical care last year had to refund more than $330 million to consumers by Aug. 1 in order to be compliant with a little-known provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Physicians go to court for their mental health patients

Physicians are taking on the issue of mental health parity in a case against UnitedHealthcare, claiming the payer has “systematically implemented unlawful and deceptive practices.”

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New state law requires ACA grace period notification

Washington has become the first state to enact legislation that requires health insurers to notify physicians when patients enrolled in exchanges under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enter the grace period, and other states may not be far behind.

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ACA grace period notice should be immediate, doctors tell CMS

A 90-day grace period under the ACA could create a burdensome situation for physicians and patients if insurers don't notify doctors right away when a patient enters the grace period after missing a premium payment.

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ACA roll-out may have its bumps, but we're working toward a stronger future

There’s a lot of uncertainty around health plans sold through the ACA insurance exchanges and how their lack of transparency will impact continuity of patient care.

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