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Small Business Benefits (Tracy Matson Commentary)
Small businesses can use a strong benefits package to attract and retain top talent. read more >
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CHI St. Vincent Reaches Agreement with Centene
The renewal agreement will allow patients to maintain in-network access to CHI St. Vincent services, including those covered through Qualchoice, Ambetter, ARHome and Allwell Medicare Advantage plans. read more >
Building Better Benefits After COVID-19 (Chris O’Dwyer Commentary)
Companies are shifting to offer benefits that take into account mental health, remote work and caregiving — three of the biggest workplace issues that came to light in 2020. read more >
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Arkansas Insurers Respond to Shifting Pandemic
The insurance industry responds to COVID-19 with rebates instead of lower rates and remains flexible on claims and operations. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Health Network Saved Its Members $14.7M in 2018
Arkansas Health Network of Little Rock saved the organizations it works with more than $14.7 million in 2018, the latest figure available. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Class Action Lawsuit Tests Baptist Billing Tactic
A Little Rock firefighter recently scored a legal victory against the state’s largest hospital system over how it bills patients injured by the actions of others. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Approves Rate Increases for Insurers on Exchange
Arkansas officials have approved an average rate increase of about 2% next year for the four companies providing coverage through the state's health insurance exchange. read more >
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Insurers Seek Average 2% Rate Increase for Arkansas Exchange
Arkansas officials say the four companies providing coverage through the state's insurance exchange under the federal health care overhaul law are seeking an average rate increase of about 2% for next year. read more >
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Kicking Around Obamacare: Arkansas Keeps Score on ACA
Insurance and health pros talk winners, losers and the future of the Affordable Care Act and its effects felt in Arkansas. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Randall Crow Takes Over QualChoice as President and CEO (Movers & Shakers)
Crow will be taking over the positions from Mike Stock, who retired in June after 16 years with the health insurance carrier. read more >
Stuck in the Middle: Regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers
A special legislative session starting Tuesday is expected to result in deep-red Arkansas becoming the first state to license and regulate pharmacy benefit managers. read more >
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Care Management Helps Employees And Employers
Trained individuals can assist employees with a variety of health-related issues, improving member health, lowering costs and creating peace of mind. read more >
Five Ways to Make Employees Better Health Care Consumers
Proactive steps can create workers who are informed and engaged in improving their own wellness. read more >
Making The Most of Your Health Insurance Benefits
Following tips and understanding certain terms will help add value to a policy. read more >
Self-funded Insurance Plans Combat Rising Health Care Costs
Plans grow in popularity as employers seek affordable heath insurance solutions. read more >
Arkansas Hospitals Face Lawsuits After Refusing Insurance
Complaints in Arkansas are challenging the growing and controversial practice of hospitals refusing to accept the health insurance of patients who have been injured by the actions of others. read more >
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Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Promotes Two (Movers & Shakers)
Carl Carter and Erin Maxwell have been named to new positions at Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Little Rock. read more >
QualChoice Self-Insurance Plan Targets Small Employers
Obamacare is causing employers to rethink the health insurance plans they offer workers, and QualChoice has a new product to take advantage of the flexibility companies are seeking. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
The Problem With Percentages (Editorial)
Big numbers made for a technically accurate but deeply misleading story in The New York Times. But even knowing the approved changes isn’t very helpful. read more >
Insurance Hikes Through State Marketplace Top Out at 7 Percent
Health insurance plans sold to Arkansans through the health insurance marketplace will increase in cost by no more than 7.15 percent next year, according to the Arkansas Insurance Department. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
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