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Premera Fined $550K for Alleged WA Insurance Violations
06 Aug 2025 22:02 GMT
… . The OIC (Office of Insurance Commissioner) says state law requires … about differences and limitations between mental health plans, and coverage for medical or surgical … the state under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and Washington’s …
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Washington state insurance commissioner fines health insurer $550K
06 Aug 2025 17:50 GMT
… mental health coverage requirements.
Under state and federal requirements known as “mental health parity” laws, an insurer … ’s health plans for their well-being,” said Patty Kuderer, the state insurance …
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Premera Blue Cross fined over $500,000 by Washington state insurance commissioner
06 Aug 2025 17:50 GMT
… insurance commissioner’s office for violating the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity … ’s health plans for their well-being,” state insurance commissioner … all health insurance providers explain the coverage limitations for mental health services …
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Kuderer fines Premera $550,000 for mental health parity, directory violations
06 Aug 2025 02:54 GMT
… of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and … on Premera’s health plans for their well- … insured health insurance markets offered comprehensive, affordable access to mental health … about mental health and substance use disorder coverage rights …
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Many Georgians will lose health coverage in January if enhanced marketplace subsidies are allowed to expire
06 Aug 2025 15:31 GMT
… coverage, so they’ve relied on marketplace insurance … and others without employer insurance or access to Medicaid … insurers anticipating a smaller, riskier pool. Peach State Health Plan … advocate focused on mental health access, health equity, and public …
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Life Science & Healthcare Private Equity Risk: Q2 2025 Update
06 Aug 2025 10:00 GMT
… OBBB Expands Telehealth HSA Coverage: The One Big Beautiful … now permits high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) with Health … new guidance for Digital Mental Health Technology (DMHT) to … legislative efforts targeting private equity ownership, MSO structures, …
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Billions in profits, millions in unpaid claims: Medicaid insurers leave Illinois providers struggling, patients losing care
06 Aug 2025 05:16 GMT
… to hold the health plans accountable: corrective action … policies, including continuous coverage requirements in 2023, … insurers — including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Meridian Health Plan … for mental health and substance use disorder parity.
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Just 15 Minutes in Nature Boosts Mental Health for City Dwellers, Study Finds
04 Aug 2025 23:41 GMT
… mental health disorder cases through incremental increases in urban green coverage. … public health, and social equity.
The funding landscape supporting … in citiesStanford University mental health studyurban mental health benefitsurbanization and mental …
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Improved Technology Access: A Key to Closing the Healthcare Gap for African Americans
07 Aug 2025 03:05 GMT
… costs can be prohibitive. Health insurance premiums, medical visits, and … ethnic minorities. The integration of mental health applications and user-friendly health … telehealth, socio-economic status, digital equity, health outcomes, systemic racism.
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Better technology access reduces healthcare gaps for African Americans
07 Aug 2025 03:14 GMT
… a long way toward achieving equity in healthcare for African … it's for health insurance, hospital and clinic visits, … barriers is key to achieving equity."
In their paper, … telehealth, simple-to-use mental health apps and health-related social …