Julia Brown

Lowest rate achieved since 2008

72% of organizations use more than 10 electronic interfaces to collect data

The least expensive plans offered by UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and Assurant were over 40% more expensive on average than the least expensive plans on the exchanges

Industry experts question whether the high cost of treatment is beneficial to patients and health plans

Clear, actionable comes to the forefront

Payment cuts to Medicare Advantage prompt plans to narrow their networks.

Center aims to transform healthcare through collaboration on the latest in health IT.

Video contest aims to raise awareness about health reform and encourage young people to take advantage of the benefits of health insurance.

More than $8 billion has been saved this year as a result of the American Medical Association's (AMA) Heal the Claims Process campaign

Medicare payments for sleep testing increased by $173 million from 2001 to 2009.

Integrating mental health and behavioral health unlocks a value proposition

Much to the delight of providers, insurers have reduced claims-processing errors by a substantial amount thanks to streamlined adjudication.

Medicaid populations might soon be facing additional problems in accessing care

Sure, you need to eat right and exercise, but why aren't you doing it?

Managing consulting firm Peppers & Rogers Group released the results of its Trustability in Health Care study, which showed that consumers are willing to pay more for services from trustworthy health insurers. Respondents said they would be willing to pay on average $30 a month more to do business with a health insurer they trust, with some willing to pay up to $100 a month total

Edith Rosato will take over for long-time CEO Judith Cahill, who announced retirement plans earlier this year.