A network refers to a collection of health care professionals and facilities that contract with a health insurance company to provide care to the insurer’s plan members at discounted prices. It is ...

If you have a health insurance plan, you’ve probably come across the terms “in-network” and “out-of-network.” Simply put, in-network means the doctors or hospitals you visit contract with your ...

This article examines how prices, insurer payments, and patient payments for outpatient surgeries differ by site of care and network status. Objective: To examine how site of care and insurance ...

Contract showdowns between hospital systems and health insurers are happening more often, and patients are caught in the middle. In recent months, disputes over expiring contracts have led to tens of ...

Question: I just found out that one of my providers is no longer in network for my Medicare Advantage Plan. What are my options? Answer: There are many important factors to consider when learning to ...