Comments: HCFANY Comments to HHS on Non-discrimination in Health Programs

Posted August 5, 2016 by Taylor Frazier

Presentation: ACOs, Bundled Payments, FIDA, and DSRIP

Posted July 12, 2016 by Amanda Dunker

The number of delivery system transformation pilots and programs is overwhelming, but they are all based on a core set of strategies. This presentation by Derek Ayeh from the Medicare Rights Center explains these strategies, including Accountable Care Organizations and bundled payments, and the programs, like FIDA and DSRIP, that use them.

2016 Plan Certification Comments

Posted July 11, 2016 by Amanda Dunker

This letter includes HCFANY’s recommendations for certifying health plans to be sold on the New York State of Health website.

Weighing in on Health Insurance Rates

Posted June 24, 2016 by Amanda Dunker

Thanks to a strong state law, New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) can reduce rate increases proposed by health insurers if they find the proposed rate is “unreasonable,” excessive,” or “unfairly discriminatory.” Consumers, consumer groups, and small businesses can submit comments to challenge rate proposals that they believe are too high. This issue brief describes how. […]