Jackie Syrop, AJMC

Contrary to popular perceptions that health care financing in the US is predominantly private, Americans pay the world

Health care coverage among parents has increased, but many remain unable to afford coverage.

ACA marketplace consumer protections for 2016 will strengthen health plan network transparency and make it faster to get nonformulary drugs.

Prescription drug cost-sharing requirements may better inform consumer selection.

Study finds health care access was of paramount importance to people with chronic conditions and their caregivers.

Hospital employment of physicians and ownership of physician practices is associated with higher prices and spending for outpatient care in the commercial health care market.

Shopping around carefully for plans will be important for Medicare Part D enrollees.

HIMSS is working to determine the readiness of providers to participate in the types of value-based payment models that CMS is moving toward.

Targets for savings needed to cover retirees

Americans are more likely to be facing higher premium costs than in previous years, according to Gallup poll results.

HIMSS is working to determine the readiness of providers to participate in the types of value-based payment models that CMS is moving toward.

Shopping around carefully for plans will be important for Medicare Part D enrollees.

Targets for savings needed to cover retirees' health care expenses are rising.

Largest carriers increased rates by 23.9%, compared with a 13.7% jump by other carriers.