Author: Han
Demystifying Health Insurance Waivers: Your Complete Guide
What is a Health Insurance Waiver? A health insurance waiver is a formal document that allows individuals to decline or “waive” employer-sponsored health insurance coverage after demonstrating they have alternative qualifying coverage. This legal document protects both employers and employees by documenting the intentional decision to opt out of available health benefits. Understanding…
The Telehealth Crisis: Medicare’s Virtual Care Benefits Face December Deadline
Critical Updates for Medicare Telehealth 2025 Current status: Medicare telehealth flexibilities set to expire December 31 $886 billion funding bill rejected over spending concerns Affects 31.2 million Medicare beneficiaries using telehealth services in 2023 74% projected increase in virtual care disruption for rural communities Emergency measures needed within 14 days to prevent service interruption …
CMS Announces End of Medicare Advantage VBID Model
Breaking News: VBID Model Termination The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made a pivotal announcement regarding the Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model’s termination after 2025. This decision stems from the discovery of substantial and unprecedented costs to Medicare Trust Funds, amounting to $4.5 billion over just two years –…
Cyber Security Breaches in the Healthcare Industry: The Ascension Cas
Summary: Ascension healthcare system suffered a major ransomware attack in May, disrupting critical operations and contributing to a $1.1B fiscal loss. The breach originated from an employee downloading malicious software, affecting patient data but reportedly not compromising full medical records. This incident joins other significant healthcare breaches in 2024, including the record-breaking Change Healthcare attack…
Healthcare Consulting and the CMC: Elevating Excellence in Healthcare Advisory
The healthcare industry stands as one of the most complex and rapidly evolving sectors in today’s economy. Healthcare consultants play a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate challenges ranging from regulatory compliance and digital transformation to operational efficiency and patient care improvement. When combined with the prestigious Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation, healthcare consultants are…
The Future of Vaccine Policy: Analyzing the Trump Administration’s Approach
The landscape of American healthcare policy stands at a crossroads as discussions emerge about potential changes to vaccine policy and public health infrastructure. Recent developments have sparked intense debate among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public about the future direction of vaccine policy in the United States. Building on his first-term experience with Operation…