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Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Address Design Flaws of Affordable Care Act, Participants Say

The insurance industry is in the business of managing risk, but under the ACA, everyone pays the same amount for the same health insurance plan, regardless of what the health status of a person is. read more >
Ray Hanley, president and CEO of the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care: “Arkansas has a lot to be proud of.”
Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Arkansas Sidesteps Some Obamacare Problems with Unique Mix

The Affordable Care Act has been a mixture of good and bad news for Arkansas, but the state’s unique approach to expanding Medicaid has resulted in a different experience from that making national headlines. read more >

Arkansas Business Power List 2016: Insurance

An insurance resource to help navigate the leadership of the largest Arkansas companies or institutions. read more >
In Arkansas’ Medicaid program, which covers about 600,000 Arkansans, costs for prescriptions drugs are climbing too. For the fiscal year that ended June 30, the Department of Human Services spent $372.3 million on prescription drugs, up 6 percent from the previous year.
Health Care / Insurance / Legal

High Cost of New Drugs Weighs on Medicaid

A U.S. District Court case highlights concerns over the high costs of specialty drugs such as Kalydeco, which treats some cystic fibrosis patients at an approximate annual cost of $300,000. read more >
Michael Stock
Health Care / Insurance

QualChoice Deal With Catholic Health Initiatives Getting Closer

You may recall that back in January it was reported that Catholic Health Initiatives of Denver, the parent company of St. Vincent Health System of Little Rock, was in talks to buy some or all of QualChoice of Little Rock. read more >
Michael Stock, president and CEO of QualChoice.
Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Catholic Health Initiatives in Talks to Buy QualChoice

Catholic Health Initiatives of Denver, the parent company of St. Vincent Health System of Little Rock, is in talks to buy some or all of QualChoice of Little Rock. read more >
Michael Stock, president and CEO of QualChoice.
Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Insurance Companies Concerned About Health Care Website

Two months after the launch of the health insurance marketplace website, Arkansas insurance companies are still concerned about it. read more >
Michael Stock, president and CEO of QualChoice.
Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Reform Spurs New Vision, Dental and Gap Insurance Products from QualChoice

QualChoice of Little Rock will begin offering dental, vision and short-term gap health insurance this spring, which is one of several changes it’s making in response to national health care reform. read more >
Health Care / Insurance

QualChoice Branching Out to Dental, Vision Benefits

QualChoice of Little Rock soon will be offering dental, vision and short-term gap health insurance. The new plans are scheduled to be available in the spring. read more >