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Three Groups Announce Formation Of Consortium To Fight Health Insurance Fraud

The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association, the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud on Tuesday announced the formation of the Consortium to Combat Medical Fraud, which

June 28th, 2008

Increasing Number Of U.S. Residents Delay, Forgo Needed Health Care Because Of Cost Concerns, According To Report

The number of U.S. residents who delay or forgo necessary medical care because of cost concerns has increased significantly in the last four years, according to a report recently released

June 28th, 2008

If Claiming Dishonestly Then Be Polite!

Insurance companies look for the wrong behaviour when trying to weed out fraudulent claims. This is the finding of Marek Palasinski from Lancaster University who presented his findings at the

June 28th, 2008

States Lead Efforts To Overhaul Health Care, Columnist Writes

It is "an embarrassment how little the federal government has done on issues such as health care" and other "huge national problems," compared with the progress made by states, Roll

June 28th, 2008

Wall Street Journal Examines Potential Effects Of Medical Identity Theft On Health Care

Medical identity theft "adds a layer of complexity" to the traditional effects of identity theft because a thief can access a victim's medical information to receive care or make false

June 28th, 2008

AHIP Board Of Directors Releases Principles On Patient-Centered Medical Home

A patient-centered medical home can provide patients with more personalized and coordinated health care, according to new principles adopted by America's Health Insurance Plans' (AHIP) Board of Directors. The Board

June 28th, 2008

Aetna Takes First Step Toward Entering Insurance Market In China

Aetna (NYSE:AET) announced that it has established a representative office in Shanghai, China, as the first step in a two-year process required before an insurer can apply for a license

June 28th, 2008

Study Finds Public Health Programs Require Less Per-Person Spending Than Private Plans

"Public and Private Insurance: Stacking Up the Costs," Health Affairs: The Web exclusive study -- by Leighton Ku, a professor at the George Washington University

June 28th, 2008

California HMO Profits Exceed $4B, Study Finds

California HMOs made $4.3 billion in profits in the last year and spent $6 billion on administrative costs, according to a California Medical Association annual report released Tuesday, the AP/San

June 28th, 2008

Issues Contributing To Ohio’s Uninsured Rate Examined

The Akron Beacon Journal on Tuesday examined how lapses in health insurance, pre-existing conditions and chronic illnesses are contributing to Ohio's uninsured rate. According to the Beacon Journal, 1.4 million,

June 28th, 2008

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