Cost of Health - Want Lower Premiums? Meet Reference Based Reimbursement

Want Lower Premiums? Meet Reference Based Reimbursement

11/30/18 • 17 min

Open enrollment for 2019 health insurance plans start on November 1 and last through December 15. Healthcare plans are always changing. We wanted to talk to someone who knows exactly what has happened in 2018 and what can be expected for the upcoming year. On this episode of “The Cost of Health,” WNC Health Insurance owner Josh Williams chats about new plans, reimbursements, and reference-based pricing health plans.
Josh Williams' Western North Carolina Health Insurance

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The North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health is a 501(c)(4) corporation, organized as a nonpartisan group focused on economic issues and the rising cost of healthcare in North Carolina. We’re here to talk about improving the fiscal health of all North Carolinians.

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Dr. Conway, CEO of Blue Cross NC on rising health care costs

It’s no secret that healthcare costs in North Carolina and across the country are on the rise. But what can be done to lower healthcare costs? On this week’s episode of “The Cost of Health,” we get an insider look on the real ways to keep costs down. We chat with Dr. Patrick Conway, President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), for his take on what’s driving the spike and how it can be combatted.
Patrick Conway's executive profile on bluecrossnc.com
Patrick Conway on Twitter @PatrickConwayMD
Follow the coalition and Michael on Twitter @fiscalhealthnc and michaelck and Facebook
And be sure to join the coalition to help fight for lower health care costs
The North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health is a 501(c)(4) corporation, organized as a nonpartisan group focused on economic issues and the rising cost of healthcare in North Carolina. We’re here to talk about improving the fiscal health of all North Carolinians.

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Senator Hise - A Solution to Surprise Hospital Bills

Surprise bills are hugely damaging to families and drive up the costs of our insurance premiums, which is why I was so excited yesterday when senate bill 386 was introduced. This bill will mitigate the impact of surprise bills by setting reasonable limits on what out of network providers can charge patients. Last week, before the bill was introduced, I sat down with Senator Hise, one of the bills sponsors, to discuss the issue of surprise bills.
Follow the coalition and Michael on Twitter @fiscalhealthnc and michaelck and Facebook
And be sure to join the coalition to help fight for lower health care costs
The North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health is a 501(c)(4) corporation, organized as a nonpartisan group focused on economic issues and the rising cost of healthcare in North Carolina. We’re here to talk about improving the fiscal health of all North Carolinians.