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Potential Health Benefits Impacts from Cascade Care
Milliman Report: Evaluating potential health benefits impacts from Cascade Care
Read Full PostWashington’s New Surprise Billing Law
Surprise out-of-network medical bills occur when patients are treated by providers outside their health plan’s contracted network under circumstances that cannot reasonably be avoided.
Read Full PostCambia Grove 5 Points Conference
Cambia Grove’s 5 Points Conference is a six-part event series during the first quarter. The goal is to lower the barrier of entry for innovators seeking to make changes in the health care system.
Read Full PostCost of Prescription Drugs 101
Did you know that over 22.1% of each premium dollar paid for health coverage goes to prescription drugs? If you lower what we spend on prescription drugs it will bring your premium rate down, and your out of pocket contribution down. Here's what you should know.
Read Full PostHealth Care Coverage Cost Drivers
Soaring medical costs threaten our economic competitiveness, our public safety net, and the affordability of coverage for Washington families, individuals, and employers.
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