Wisconsin’s Governor-elect is already making decisions about the future of the state. After turning down federal funds for rail projects, he has indicated that Wisconsin will establish its own online health insurance exchange but he’s leaving the specifics up to the legislature. The Governor-elect says that he thinks having an online marketplace or exchange where [...]
Over 98% of Massachusetts residents have health insurance according to an announcement from the Governor of Massachusetts. According to the state’s annual household survey on health insurance, released by the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy, only 1.9 percent of state residents remain uninsured and nearly every major demographic group is within a few [...]
Less than a month after being promoted to head the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Secretary Michael Gargano told lawmakers and reports last week that the new hybrid welfare system was “absolutely” succeeding. Mr. Gargano testified in front of the State Budget Committee to raise funding for local welfare offices, who have seen a [...]
Earlier this month a new market forecast said nearly $600 million would be up for grabs from state and local governments to help set up health insurance exchanges. But this represents only a small fraction of what some estimates say will be a $4 billion per year exchange industry. While new and established companies alike [...]
California received federal approval of its Medicaid waiver program, “Bridge to Reform.” The program is part of the state’s efforts to prepare its massive health care system for new federal requirements that will start in 2014 as a result of federal health care reform. The waiver program will give the state $10 billion in federal [...]
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has saved over $2 million during the initial cycle its Supplemental Drug Rebate Program. Along with the Medicaid Retrospective Drug Utilization Review, North Carolina expects to save more than $90 million annually using a system managed by Falls Church-based CSC.
California’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) has opened for enrollment and coverage is available immediately. The PCIP is one of the first major provisions of national health care reform to take effect and is designed to bridge the gap between now and 2014, when insurers will no longer be allowed to decline health coverage or [...]
In an interview with CivSource, officials with the Clark County Family Services Department said new data warehousing and analytics solutions have allowed the county to improve services and capitalize on an agency overhaul, despite the declining economy and increasing need for county services. Clark County, Nevada is the 15th largest county in the US, home to [...]
CSC has launched its Premium Billing 360º solution. The offering claims to enable health plans to meet health care reform requirements while keeping pace with new products and managing revenue. The product is designed to automate billing and create more self-service interactions for health care consumers including electronic billing and payments. The offering is consistent [...]
During an event yesterday with White House Office of Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle, Maine Governor John E. Baldacci highlighted the steps the state is taking to become a leader in responding to federal health care reform legislation requirements. According to the Governor, since the legislation was signed by President Obama, Maine has been aggressively [...]
