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Telehealth will ‘stick,’ but many questions about vaccine, deployment remain unanswered
In September, Dr. James Grant became chief medical director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, making the transition during the COVID-19 pandemic that has elevated telehealth to the forefront in the industry. While a COVID-19 vaccine became available a week ago, starting with frontline health care workers and long-term care facilities, the pandemic will drive much of what happens in the health care industry in 2021, according to Grant.
HMO group lays groundwork for medical claims data legislation
As reports continue to rank Michigan as one of the least competitive markets in the nation, the statewide trade group representing HMOs wants to ensure that insurance carriers are able to pursue business when employers bid out employee health coverage.
Average health insurance rates slightly higher as open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Health insurance open enrollment for 2021 starts Nov. 1 with small increases in rates for individual and small employer health care policies.
Michigan ranks second-lowest for hospital payments in RAND Corp. study
Michigan ranked second-lowest in the nation for what employers and insurance carriers paid hospitals for care compared to payments hospitals received from Medicare from 2016 to 2018.
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Analyst expects strong year for Michigan health plans after first quarter losses
Health plans in Michigan should post strong earnings for 2020 despite poor results in the first quarter from investment losses after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan health insurers propose small rate adjustments for 2021
Health insurers across Michigan have proposed small average rate adjustments for 2021 policy renewals for both small employers and individuals.
Budden to retire as CEO of Priority Health
GRAND RAPIDS — Priority Health President and CEO Joan Budden plans to retire at the end of 2020 after 12 years with the health plan, the last five as its chief executive.
Whitmer order to require implicit bias training for health professionals
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered state officials to create rules requiring implicit bias training for Michigan health professionals as they seek licensure, registration and renewals as a way to ensure equity in health care access.
Physicians group argues state surprise billing legislation offers ‘one-sided solution’
Bills to curb surprise medical billing in Michigan move forward in Lansing without the backing of physicians, who worry the proposed changes in state law would put them at a disadvantage when negotiating future reimbursement contracts with health insurance carriers.