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What We're Reading: Considering an Association Health Plan; Health After Childhood Cancer; Denying a Prescription
A look at what considerations small businesses need to weigh before buying insurance through an association health plan; a new survey of adult survivors of childhood cancer found that they are less concerned about their future health than their siblings; the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy is looking into a case in which a woman prescribed a drug to end her pregnancy was denied it by the pharmacist.
Delving Into the Details of Buying Insurance Through Association Health Plans
Small business owners who are now able to buy insurance through an association health plan will have a number of considerations to take into account. Kaiser Health News (KHN) broke down some of the most pressing questions people considering association health plans might have—for instance, how pre-existing conditions are handled by the new association health plan rule and which protections under the Affordable Care Act still apply to association health plans. In addition, KHN took a look at what options workers have if their employer offers a skimpy health plan.
Survivors of Childhood Cancer Are Less Concerned About Their Health
A new survey of adult survivors of childhood cancer found that they are less concerned about their future health than their siblings. However, these cancer survivors are almost 3 times more likely to have at least 1 serious chronic health problem. Reuters Health also reported that the same proportion of survivors and siblings were unconcerned about developing cancer in the future. The study authors did note that the siblings—having seen their brother or sister battle cancer—might have a different perspective on health than the general public.
State Board Investigates Claim of Woman Denied Prescribed Miscarriage Drug
A woman who received a prescription to end her pregnancy after her baby stopped developing was denied her medication by a pharmacist. Arizona allows pharmacists to refuse to fill prescriptions based on moral grounds, but the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy is investigating the woman’s complaint, reported The Associated Press. There are 5 other states with similar laws, and the National Women’s Law Center said it is unclear how many women are affected by these laws.
CMS Medicare Final Rule: Advancing Benefits, Competition, and Consumer Protection
May 7th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with Karen Iapoce, senior director of government products and programs at ZeOmega, about the recent CMS final rule on Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage.
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Tackling Health Inequality: The Power of Education and Experience
April 30th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our final episode of this limited series and our conversation with Janine Jelks-Seale, MSPPM, director of health equity at UPMC Health Plan.
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