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Dental plans find cavities in exchange stats
By Allison BellHHS has posted activity numbers for the federal markets but not for the state-based markets.
February 21, 2014
Office preps for HIPAA privacy auditsHHS will ask 1,200 respondents to fill out a pre-audit survey.
February 21, 2014
CMS to cut Medicare Advantage pay 3.55%Insurers have time to negotiate. They feared a 6.5 percent reduction.
February 21, 2014
Service aims to end health coverage conflictsThe nonprofit COB Smart registry is supposed to help providers and plans coordinate benefits.
February 21, 2014
Service aims to end health coverage conflictsThe nonprofit COB Smart registry is supposed to help providers and plans coordinate benefits.
February 21, 2014
LTC provider makes $1.4 billion dealEmeritus has been an active sponsor of long-term care planning awareness campaigns.
February 21, 2014
Exchange board hears customer service complaintsIn-person helpers wonder if they can provide after-enrollment service.