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Obama Administration to Appeal to Young Adults to Sign Up for Health Insurance

Obama Administration to Appeal to Young Adults to Sign Up for Health Insurance

ENLARGE The HealthCare.gov website, where people can buy health insurance.Photo: Associated PressThe Obama administration will use targeted, digital messages and use online networks such as Twitter in a sweeping campaign to get young adults to sign up for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act's fall open enrollment, appealing to a group seen as critical to the law's success.The administration, which announced the new efforts Tuesday, is betting the aggressive campaign will resonate with uninsured consumers age 35 and under.


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Health Insurance Premiums Have Continued To Rise Faster Than Worker Wages Under Obamacare

Health Insurance Premiums Have Continued To Rise Faster Than Worker Wages Under Obamacare




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Nigeria: Stakeholders Want Health Insurance in Informal Sector

Nigeria: Stakeholders Want Health Insurance in Informal Sector

Lagos — Stakeholders under the aegis of Health and Managed Care Association of Nigeria (HMCAN) and Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN) have asked for legislative mandate that will extend the coverage of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to the informal sector so as to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).The healthcare providers made the demand in a joint communiqué issued at the end of their meeting in Lagos.The communiqué which was jointly signed by HMCAN Chairman, Dr. Kolawole Owoka and HCPAN Chairman, Dr. Umar Sanda states that stakeholders from the two bodies have resolved to see to the functioning of the ideals of Universal Health Cover which emphasises access to qualitative and affordable healthcare services and equity with financial protection for all Nigerians.


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HealthTap Makes Virtual Consults Reimbursable by Health Insurance

HealthTap Makes Virtual Consults Reimbursable by Health Insurance

Thought you might find this interesting SubmitHealthTap, a Global Health Practice providing 24/7 immediate access to doctors via video, text or voice, announced today that Virtual Consults on the HealthTap platform will now be covered by health insurance enabling affordable access for consumers while decreasing physician claims costs.Even though the largest health insurers—including United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, and Humana—already cover certain forms of Virtual Care, the current process requires that either the patient or the doctor's office call the insurer on a case-by-case basis to determine whether that Virtual Consult was covered.HealthTap makes the process of confirming coverage automated and therefore easy and immediate.


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New Mexico Report Surprises Health Insurance Executives

New Mexico Report Surprises Health Insurance Executives

A headline-grabbing report released by the State Auditor's Office this week said that the five largest health insurance companies in New Mexico owe the state at least $193 million in taxes on premiums paid by customers.However, it is not clear whether any of the top five companies — Presbyterian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare Inc., UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico and Amerigroup — have been told they owe money.The report seemed to catch health insurance executives by surprise.