Welcome to Our Blog
Stay up to date on the latest News on our industry.
Happy 2010!
Most measures are expected to take place in 2014. As for the impact on small businesses, The Senate would exempt companies with fewer than 50 workers from having to offer insurance.
NYS Age 29 Regulations Update
Highlights of the new dependent coverage legislation The legislation has two dependent coverage features, the “make available option” and the “young adult option” (also called “NY DU30 option”). Under the make available option, Insurers offer customers the option to...
NYS Legislation Action Alert
NY State is trying to tack on additional taxes on health insurance. They’ve already quietly added a sales tax for the 1st time earlier this year.
Share this site on other social networks
Share this site on other social networks. As a member of the WellPoint Health Action Network,www.healthactionnetwork.com, I am writing to encourage you to join as well. The U.S. needs a strong, sustainable health care system. As a nation, we must take thoughtful steps...
Health Care Reform – Final House Bill Released!
In the absence of tort reform, however, and an expected 21% reduction in Medicare reimbursement this will negatively affect providers. In speaking with our client physician groups and national polls this could lead unintended consequences such 25% retirement and reduction of new physicians. Could this lead to more prescribing privileges and responsibilities for Physician Assistants, Nurses and Pharmacists?
The Office: Insurance Sales or Mobsters?
The Office Be wary of the term "accidents happen" by an insurance rep as this can be easily mistaken for a threat. A great laugh in challenging economic times.
The Reality Moment
This NY Times Op-Ed by David Brooks is what I mean by when discussing healthcare we need to discuss together the troika - healthcare, tort reform and military spending. Each one represents an incredible beaurocracy and big business with only the strong willed ready...
Health Care Reform!
Health Care Reform! Ok so unless you've been stuck in the Arctic for a year you've been hearing a lot about this heated topic. Everyone has strong feelings about it evidently, I myself included, but I have stayed away from the fray for the most part. As congress...
Governor Signs COBRA Extender, Dependent Coverage to Age 29 & HMO Reform Bills
As expected, Governor David Paterson has signed 3 of his healthcare reform proposals into law, to wit: S.5471 (Breslin) / A.8400 (Peoples) - extends state mini-COBRA from 18 to 36 months. Effective date is July 1, 2009 and shall apply to all policies and contracts of...
Twitter Highlights
In my few moments of writers block (procrastination) last month I've been experimenting with the effect of Twitter’s microblogging. What have I learned? The primary thing that you need to know is that the world of Twitter is wide open to new participants, whether...
Who to trust on Healthcare Debate?
Not surprisingly the Gallup Poll shows that Americans generally will trust their healthcare professional over the politicians. If Pharmacists have long been considered the #1 trusted profession than there is natural inverse relationship with Pharmaceutical Industry...
UnitedHealthcare to Acquire Health Net’s Northeast Licenses and Rights to Renew Membership
More mergers and less options yet we focus on telecommunications company antitrust. See Article UnitedHealthcare signed a definitive agreement to acquire Health Net of the Northeast's licensed subsidiaries and obtain rights to renew membership in Connecticut, New York...
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Millennium Medical Solutions in the News
Millennium Medical Solutions in the News: We were quoted in last issue's CNN/MONEY article on "Health Care: The hidden business killer". Health care, in general, is the 2nd or 3rd largest cost of doing business and clients have been taking numerous steps to rein...
Legislative Alert: Stimulus Package/COBRA UPDATE
Stimulus Package/COBRA UPDATE
UnitedHealth announces class-action settlement.
UnitedHealth announces class-action settlement. In conjunction with the suit from last week, United announced this yesterday. They have set aside $350 million dollars to fund the settlement for members who had used out of network providers dating back to 1994. If a...
Obama Healthcare Reform Promises
Obama Healthcare Reform Promises HealthDay (1/20, Pallarito) reported, "Early indications now suggest that, despite an ailing economy -- or perhaps because of it," President Barack Obama "is resolved to keep his promise" to reform healthcare. He was praised for "his...
Generic Drugs vs. Brand Name – Are there any differences?
Many people have heard that switching to a generic medication will save them money. One of the questions we hear most often is, “How do generic medications compare to their brand name counterparts?” Knowing the facts about generics versus brand names can help make us all better consumers.
Happy 2009!
Happy Holidays! We are pleased to present the Winter issue of the MMS newsletter. As we enter 2009 we want include some timely information on year end tips, house cleaning and helpful articles. As guidance for 2009, we are seeing various industry patterns. These are...
UnitedHealth announces class-action settlement.
UnitedHealth announces class-action settlement. The New York Times (1/16, B3, Abelson) reports, "The insurance giant UnitedHealth Group said Thursday that it had reached a $350 million deal to settle class-action lawsuits claiming it had underpaid patients and...
JD Power and Associates Ranks U.S. Health Insurance Companies
JD Power and Associates Ranks U.S. Health Insurance Companies . Tags: Arizona, Benefits, BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, Coverage, Health Alliance Plan of Michigan,...
10th Year Anniversary
Greetings! We are pleased to announce our 10th year anniversary this past March. Back in 1998, the average HMO was only $325/month with office copays at only $10. Then again, gas prices were $2.50, there was Monicagate saga, Google was just a neophyte startup, the Y2K...
HIP/GHI Merger
HIP and GHI merger. GHI and HIP have been working since 2005 on merging under a common parent, EmblemHealth, serving more than four million members across the tri-state area. As sister companies, GHI and HIP has continued to operate separately until they get NY State...
Hello world!
Today, march 25th, 2008 I will start a blog. Blogging has fascinated me as a way of sharing ideas with people. Unlike my website, I can quickly share topical points of interest, highlight links, and info on the local NY Healthcare market. In today’s age, I can’t...