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Fri, February 11, 22
Jessica Lynch Joins TAHP As Director of Policy, Government Program
February 11, 2022 Jamie Dudensing Today, the Texas Association of Health Plans formally announced that Jessica Lynch will join…
Thu, February 3, 22
Groups Push Against Lawsuit to Undermine Surprise Billing Protections
Physician groups are facing far-ranging opposition in their lawsuit to overturn rules implementing new surprise medical billing protections. Opponents to the physician-led attack on the new law now include employer coalitions, unions, patient and consumer groups, health policy experts, and essentially any group that cares about controlling health care costs.
Fri, January 28, 22
Texas’ Individual Insurance Market is More Competitive Than Ever
A record number of Americans signed up for health care coverage through Affordable Care Act marketplaces at the same time a number of new plans joined the market. About 14.5 millions Americans signed up for an ACA plan during the enrollment period that ended January 15. That’s 2 million more than ever before.
Thu, January 13, 22
Health Plans Make Sure You’ll Never Walk Alone
By: Madeleine Richter-Atkinson, Jamie Dudensing Social isolation, defined as having few relationships or infrequent social contact, was a common experience in…
Tue, January 11, 22
At-Home COVID Tests Covered by Insurance Starting January 15
Starting January 15, individuals with private health insurance will have coverage for up to eight at-home COVID tests per month, per covered family member.
Mon, January 3, 22
No More Surprises
Looking for some good news to start the year? We’ve got you covered. After a years-long debate, the end of unfair and outrageous surprise medical bills is finally here.