Another great episode with a someone that brings a very unique perspective, US Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia’s first district. Rep. Carter has worn many hats from Pharmacist to business owner, mayor of a suburban town, and for the last…
Prepare to voyage Beyond the Stethoscope with us, as we reminisce on season 3’s highlights and look to season 4’s promising future. From inspiring conversations with awe-inspiring guests to heartwarming news stories and thrilling travel plans, our podcast has been…
The post-COVID healthcare landscape is riddled with burnout and heightened tensions. Are you equipped to navigate these challenges? Join us as we converse with Allison Griffin, a healthcare stalwart with over three decades of experience, who shares profound insights into…
As of April 1st, Piedmont Health became out-of-network with the largest insurance company in the state of Georgia, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Georgia’s ACA exchange enrollment for 2018 may fall short of the current year totals. The final number of Georgians who actually started exchange coverage in 2017 was 404,000. This year 246,270 have signed up for coverage in the state’s exchange.…
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed five changes for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The proposed changes are focused on: Risk Adjustment, Network Adequacy, Out-of-Pocket Maximums, Standardized…
Some consumers who buy coverage on the health insurance marketplaces in 2017 could see their out-of-pocket costs drop significantly under a federal proposal to create standardized plans, a recent analysis found. The government wants to create six plan options at…
Year Two of the ACA Coverage Expansions: On-the-Ground Experiences from Five States As of Spring 2015, states had completed the second open enrollment period for the new Health Insurance Marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and most of…
Posted January 7, 2015 Since Open Enrollment began on November 15, nearly 6.6 million consumers selected a plan or were automatically re-enrolled in the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM). The Week 7 snapshot includes the New Year’s holiday; consumers continued to…