Massachusetts has implemented reform after reform to supposedly lower health spending in the state while improving quality. While most residents of the state now have insurance, the state continues to experience rapid health spending growth, the most recent sign of which is strong increases in health insurance premiums, with most rising in the high single digits, with the largest rises found among plans for small groups and individuals.
Well-funded cancer care firm NantHealth is acquiring NaviNet to expand its capabilities to facilitate communication among payers, providers and patients.
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.