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Petauri™ Announces 2 Key Hires at Petauri Advisors

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Petauri Advisors, a strategic life sciences consulting business unit of Petauri, a leading purpose-built pharmaceutical services platform, announced today that it has added to its executive ranks 2 experienced leaders who bring extensive market access experience and expertise comprising implementation of Medicare Part D, the Affordable Care Act, and brand marketing.

Key Points: 
  • Petauri Advisors has added Gina Valerio and Joe Honcz to its ranks as VP and SVP, respectively.
  • Given her deep expertise in market access and brand marketing strategy, along with her profound understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape, Gina will be a highly valued partner to Petauri Advisors clients navigating today's market access challenges.
  • Before joining Petauri, Gina provided strategic market access consultative services to various pharmaceutical and life sciences companies in the San Diego area.
  • "With their proven track record across the continuum of managed care, Gina and Joe bring valuable and diverse experience to Petauri Advisors," said Steve O'Malley, President, Petauri Advisors.

Whitman-Walker Institute Applauds the Biden-Harris Administration for Finalizing Robust Affordable Care Act Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQI+ Communities

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released a final rule under Section 1557, the core nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released a final rule under Section 1557, the core nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act.
  • This groundbreaking rule marks a critical step in protecting access to health care and coverage for LGBTQI+ people nationwide.
  • The new rule restores and expands important protections to ensure everyone can receive the health insurance coverage and health care they need, free from discrimination.
  • Comment from Whitman-Walker Institute on the finalization of the Section 1557 rule:
    "Whitman-Walker Institute applauds the Biden-Harris administration for finalizing the rulemaking under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which restores critical nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQI+ people.

Segal Unveils 2024 State Employee Health Benefit Study and Interactive Plan Comparison Map Tool

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Leading benefits and HR consulting firm Segal released its 2024 State Employee Health Benefit Study today, alongside an interactive map revealing state-by-state comparisons of health benefit plans.

Key Points: 
  • Leading benefits and HR consulting firm Segal released its 2024 State Employee Health Benefit Study today, alongside an interactive map revealing state-by-state comparisons of health benefit plans.
  • High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are more prevalent in America today, in fact more than half of state plans offer an HDHP plan option.
  • Complementing the study, Segal's innovative, interactive map tool enables users to perform detailed state-by-state comparisons, shedding light on the intricate details of each state's employee health benefit plan.
  • This groundbreaking study and accompanying digital map are built on Segal’s extensive expertise gained from decades of advising health plans.

Leading Public Health Advocacy Organization Marks the Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 14th anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Its passage was the most significant advancement of health policy since the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s and made healthcare accessible and affordable for millions more Americans. Despite efforts to repeal and restrict the ACA, the progress the legislation has made toward health equity and improving public health prevention is significant and lifesaving. It must be preserved.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 14th anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  • Despite efforts to repeal and restrict the ACA, the progress the legislation has made toward health equity and improving public health prevention is significant and lifesaving.
  • Health insurance enrollment has soared in the years since the Affordable Care Act became law.
  • The creation of the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF) has been an important tool for improving health outcomes and reducing health expenditures.

FTC Sends Nearly $100 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Benefytt Technologies’ Sham Health Plans

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending nearly $100 million in refunds to consumers who were charged for sham health plans marketed by Benefytt Technologies.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission is sending nearly $100 million in refunds to consumers who were charged for sham health plans marketed by Benefytt Technologies.
  • Sales agents pitched Benefytt’s sham plans even though they were not ACA-qualified health plans and lacked key elements.
  • In 2023, FTC actions led to $324 million in refunds to consumers across the country.
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Manatt Expands Affordable Coverage Capabilities With Former NYS Department of Health Director

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Sbrana also has considerable experience advising various stakeholders—such as federal, state and local government partners, advocates and health plans—on Medicaid and CHIP coverage policies, the Basic Health Program, both Section 1115 and Section 1332 waivers, and developing creative solutions to expand affordable health coverage.

Key Points: 
  • Sbrana also has considerable experience advising various stakeholders—such as federal, state and local government partners, advocates and health plans—on Medicaid and CHIP coverage policies, the Basic Health Program, both Section 1115 and Section 1332 waivers, and developing creative solutions to expand affordable health coverage.
  • “Lisa has been a trusted leader supporting health care organizations and federal and state policymakers on efforts that drive innovation, address barriers to health care coverage and advance health outcomes,” said Manatt Health Leader Bill Bernstein .
  • “Manatt has always impressed me with its unique approach to client service and its desire to advance health care coverage, access and quality across the nation,” said Sbrana.
  • Her practice included impact litigation, development of health care policy and representation of individual clients denied access to health care benefits and/or services.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Releases Annual State Report Card, Revealing Trends in Rare Disease Health Care Coverage

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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QUINCY, Mass., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) released its annual State Report Card, which grades each U.S. state on critical issues impacting access to care for the 1 in 10 Americans living with a rare disease. This year's State Report Card highlights state policies that can jeopardize health care coverage, access, and affordability for rare disease patients, including limitations on Medicaid enrollment, inadequate state-regulated insurance, and failure to protect against high out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.

Key Points: 
  • NORD's State Report Card reveals grades on state policies that could jeopardize health care coverage, access and affordability for rare disease patients
    QUINCY, Mass., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) released its annual State Report Card , which grades each U.S. state on critical issues impacting access to care for the 1 in 10 Americans living with a rare disease.
  • This year's State Report Card highlights state policies that can jeopardize health care coverage, access, and affordability for rare disease patients, including limitations on Medicaid enrollment, inadequate state-regulated insurance, and failure to protect against high out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.
  • These types of plans offer inadequate insurance coverage, typically failing to provide essential health benefits required by the Affordable Care Act and are allowed to deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions.
  • One means of advancing favorable rare disease policies at the state level is through each state establishing their own Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) .

Roundstone Announces Medical Captive Forum (MCF 2024) in New Orleans, May 1-2, 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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LAKEWOOD, Ohio, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundstone, a health benefits captive providing self-funded solutions to small and mid-sized employers, announced today that its annual Medical Captive Forum (MCF 2024) will be held on May 1-2 at the JW Marriott New Orleans.

Key Points: 
  • It is a gathering of forward-thinking HR, finance, CEOs, business owners, benefits advisors, and solution providers all united by a common goal to provide better care at an affordable cost.
  • "We believe in the power of education and collaboration as the catalysts for change," says Mike Schroeder, President and Founder of Roundstone.
  • "I am particularly excited this year to host the MCF 2024 in New Orleans.
  • We encourage employers in the captive and our benefits advisor partners to join us there to share ideas, learn together, network, and have some fun."

One Health Direct Introduces Maternity Products To Better Serve DME Partner's Patients

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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DUNEDIN, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One Health Direct (OHD) announced the expansion of its patient engagement, operational support, and product facilitation services to include a range of maternity products.

Key Points: 
  • DUNEDIN, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One Health Direct (OHD) announced the expansion of its patient engagement, operational support, and product facilitation services to include a range of maternity products.
  • OHD has recognized the importance of patient education and eligibility with other DME products and will now provide maternity products for their DME partner's patients.
  • Expecting mothers are often unaware of the medical benefits, ease of availability and eligibility of maternity products.
  • New and expecting mothers are often unaware of the medical benefits, ease of availability, and requirements for coverage eligibility of certain maternity products and supplies.

UMass Memorial Health Integrates LanguageLine App into Epic EHR

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WORCESTER, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UMass Memorial Health (UMMH), the largest not-for-profit health system in Central Massachusetts, has become first health system to integrate the LanguageLine Solutions interpreting app into its Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Key Points: 
  • WORCESTER, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UMass Memorial Health (UMMH), the largest not-for-profit health system in Central Massachusetts, has become first health system to integrate the LanguageLine Solutions interpreting app into its Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Integrating into Epic allows sessions to be encrypted and documented in the EHR, delivering a timely, accurate record of the patient's interpretation history.
  • "The Epic integration is a testament to the power of partnership," LanguageLine President and CEO Scott W. Klein said.
  • The LanguageLine app uses the secure healthcare standard SMART on FHIR that ensures patient safety and organizational compliance.