High readmission rates put Medicare revenue at risk

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 27, 2012 | Medicare

Crains Chicago Business reports: “More than two dozen Illinois hospitals face Medicare cuts totaling as much as $19 million next year under the new federal health care law because too many of their patients are being readmitted for heart attacks and other...

ACA Provides Coverage For Nearly 50k Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “Health reform law provides coverage for nearly 50,000 Americans with pre-existing conditions Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan saves lives Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that the new health...

Health Care Reform: The Unintended Impact on Children

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Forbes reports: “When health care reform was passed in 2010, many applauded the provision that children could no longer be denied health insurance coverage due to pre-existing conditions, but there’s decidedly less clapping now. “As an unintended consequence of...

Changes From 2010 Health Care Law Affect Large And Small Employers

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “Feb. 22–The Affordable Care Act was meant to be a salve for employer-sponsored health insurance costs. The law offers small businesses a carrot for helping employees get health insurance. It also waves a stick at larger...

A.M. Best: Health Insurers Adapting to a Changing Environment

by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 24, 2012 | Insurance Reform

Insurance News Net reports: “In 2011, health insurers faced numerous challenges related to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, new regulations and formidable economic conditions. Even with the emergence of these requirements and...