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New York needs health insurance reform | Guest Opinion
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (272+ words) New York needs health insurance reform | Guest Opinion Justin Wilcox//March 6, 2026// When a patient is treated by an out-of-network doctor and the insurer and provider disagree on payment, the dispute is resolved through arbitration. In New York, arbitrators are required…...
FLPPS, Common Ground Health–Rochester RHIO to merge
3+ week, 2+ day ago (319+ words) Labor & Employment Law The boards of both entities have selected FLPPS CEO Carol'Tegas'to lead the new combined organization, effective April 1, pending finalization of the transaction.' Marlene Bessette, CEO of Common Ground Health'Rochester RHIO, will retire in March. Former co-CEO Wade…...
Why healthcare costs are New York’s true affordability emergency
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (150+ words) Why healthcare costs are New York's true affordability emergency Until New York confronts the actions of its dominant healthcare players and the unsustainable cost of modern drugs, our state will continue to be a place where financial stability is undermined…...
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3+ mon, 2+ day ago (1171+ words) Strategies to curb rising pharmacy costs for employers | Coverage and Care Paul Valley//December 4, 2025// Rising costs and the growing demand for health care are challenging patients, doctors, businesses, health insurers, and the entire health care system. These trends are causing…...
How%20Gen%20Z%20and%20Millennials%20drive%20changes%20in%20insurance
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (972+ words) How Gen Z and Millennials drive changes in insurance Caurie Putnam//October 7, 2025// From digital-first service to speed, younger consumers are rewriting the insurance playbook, while simultaneously maintaining some of the same expectations their parents and grandparents have. "Millennials and Gen…...
3%20practical%20ways%20small%20businesses%20can%20help%20manage%20rising%20health%20care%20costs
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (528+ words) 3 practical ways small businesses can help manage rising health care costs At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, we understand the pressures small businesses face in today's economic climate. Rising costs and growing demand for health care " especially for hospital services and prescription…...
Commercial%20insurance%20shifts%20post-COVID%20with%20new%20strategies
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (1057+ words) Special to the RBJ//June 26, 2025// " Businesses seek flexible, employee-focused insurance plans " Increased scrutiny of policy exclusions and property valuations " Advisors now serve as strategic partners using data and analytics " Pandemic-driven risks prompt tailored coverage and transparency Since the onset of…...