New: GAO Report Identifies Mental Health Among Top Three Pre-Existing Conditions Leading to Denial of Insurance Coverage

Hypertension, mental health disorders and diabetes are the most commonly found medical conditions among adults that could lead to a health insurer denying coverage, the Government Accountability Office concluded in a new report about pre-existing conditions (PDF).

April 27th, 2012  |  Leave a comment  |  Advocacy & Education, Consumers & Families, Regulations & Legislation

Iowa ACO launched in partnership between insurer and integrated health system

Agreement designed to enhance patient experience and slow cost increases April 26, 2012 DES MOINES, Iowa (April 26, 2012) – Today, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Iowa Health System that creates Iowa’s first commercial health plan Accountable Care Organization (ACO). The new ACO focuses on coordinating [...]

April 27th, 2012  |  Leave a comment  |  "The Business" of Behavioral Healthcare, Providers & Networks