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UnitedHealth And University Of California To Forge Unique Alliance

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The nation’s largest insurer and the state’s university health system intend to offer a health plan option to self-funded employers in California and pursue research drawing upon a huge reservoir of patient data.

Expert Panel Recommends Expansion Of Services With No Cost Sharing For Women

KFF Health News Original

The list of preventive services that insurers must cover without a co-pay could grow to include mammograms for younger women, testing that follows an irregular screening and birth control for men.

California Aims To Limit Surprise Medical Bills

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The problem, known as balance billing, happens when patients are treated by an out-of-network professional at an in-network facility. Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign the legislation.

Getting Doctor Lists Right

KFF Health News Original

Under a new state law, California consumers could get money back if they were charged out-of-network prices after going to a medical provider who was listed in their health plan’s network.