Michael Stock
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 >
by Mark Friedman -
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 >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Business Power List 2016: Insurance
An insurance resource to help navigate the leadership of the largest Arkansas companies or institutions. read more >
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 >
by Mark Friedman -
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 >
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 >
by Mark Friedman -
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 >
by Mark Friedman -
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 >
by Mark Friedman -
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 >