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Back in network: Months of uncertainty end as Portneuf Health and Regence resolve insurance standoff
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (457+ words) The federal court system will not give a youth-led constitut… POCATELLO — Three young children severely vandalized a Churc… Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. POCATELLO — Portneuf Health and Regence BlueShield of Idaho have reached a new long-term agreement that restores in-network…...
Opinion: Idaho now has an insurance committee. Can it make a difference? | Opinion
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (412+ words) For much of my professional life, I have worked in insurance and financial services. I understand why insurance exists, the important role it plays and the challenge insurers face in controlling costs while keeping coverage affordable. I also understand why…...
Portneuf Medical Center goes out of network with Regence BlueShield of Idaho
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (543+ words) Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. POCATELLO — Portneuf Medical Center is now out of network with Regence BlueShield of Idaho after the two sides failed to reach a contract agreement before a June 15 deadline, a development that could mean significantly higher…...
Opinion: States are getting serious about Medicaid fraud
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (369+ words) Medicaid is administered by the states, with oversight and regulatory requirements set by the federal government. It’s estimated that up to 20 percent of Medicaid spending falls under the categories of waste, fraud, and abuse. The U.S. Government Accountability Office has…...
Idaho has the fifth-highest rate of uninsured young kids, report finds
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (61+ words) Idaho State Journal The rate of Idaho babies, toddlers and preschoolers who don’t have health insurance rose 36 percent in recent years, leaving the state with the fifth-highest rate of uninsured young children, according to a new report. Unlock the rest…...
CONTRACT CLASH: PMC accuses Regence of denying 76 percent of claims; insurer calls allegations sensational
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (55+ words) Idaho State Journal POCATELLO — With less than 30 days until Portneuf Medical Center's contract with Regence BlueShield of Idaho expires, the Pocatello hospital is sharpening its public case against the insurer. Unlock the rest of the article with a subscription....
PMC says Regence denying nearly 76 percent of claims, owes $30M as June 15 deadline nears | Local | idahostatejournal.com
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) With less than 30 days until Portneuf Health's contract with Regence BlueShield of Idaho expires, the Pocatello hospital is sharpening its public case against the insurer. Portneuf Medical Center on Monday issued a news release stating Regence denies 75.9 percent of claims…...
PMC says Regence denying nearly 76 percent of claims, owes $30M as June 15 deadline nears
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) With less than 30 days until Portneuf Health's contract with Regence BlueShield of Idaho expires, the Pocatello hospital is sharpening its public case against the insurer. Portneuf Medical Center on Monday issued a news release stating Regence denies 75.9 percent of claims…...
Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce to host forum on future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (292+ words) POCATELLO — The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members, healthcare leaders and policy experts to a forum exploring the future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho and what proposed changes could mean for working families, healthcare providers and the state’s…...
Insurance system hurts quality of care
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (212+ words) Idaho State Journal There is a health care crisis in our country It is not a new (or another) virus, nor is it a lack of medication for those who need it, or the number of providers available per the…...