Healthcare Finance News February 23, 2022
The popularity of MA has exploded, but AHIP officials want to protect MA before the end of the pandemic signals a shift in flexibilities.
During its annual State of the Industry briefing on Wednesday, insurer trade group AHIP outlined its vision for the year ahead, advocating for policies and industry changes that result in more equitable healthcare, with a particular focus on protecting telehealth, ending surprise billing and promoting the increasingly popular Medicare Advantage.
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles emphasized equity in his opening remarks and praised the No Surprises Act for working to protect Americans from surprise medical bills, and for protecting patients from being charged for care they didn’t choose.
“We know this practice has bankrupted...