/tags/health-plans health plans en-US Copyright Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:58:24 GMT /government-politics/2019-02-28/state-saved-4-4b-according-to-report-from-health-plans The group that represents Ohio’s Medicaid health plans says their managed care process is saving the state about $2.2 billion a year. But critics say… Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:58:24 GMT /government-politics/2019-02-28/state-saved-4-4b-according-to-report-from-health-plans Andy Chow /government-politics/2018-12-05/bill-to-change-how-insurers-deny-treatments-till-others-are-tried-first-takes-a-step-forward The bill doesn’t ban so-called "step therapy", but would allow for exemptions such as if medication causes an allergy or if the patient has already tried… Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:45:50 GMT /government-politics/2018-12-05/bill-to-change-how-insurers-deny-treatments-till-others-are-tried-first-takes-a-step-forward Karen Kasler /news/2018-06-12/health-insurers-come-forward-with-their-proposals-to-help-fight-ohios-deadly-opioid-crisis A task force of health insurers convened by the Attorney General’s office has come up with 15 recommendations on how they can help with the opioid crisis… Tue, 12 Jun 2018 21:28:35 GMT /news/2018-06-12/health-insurers-come-forward-with-their-proposals-to-help-fight-ohios-deadly-opioid-crisis Karen Kasler /government-politics/2017-02-15/health-plans-group-says-managed-care-is-saving-ohio-medicaid-billions A new report from a group representing 15 health insurers operating in Ohio says managed care is saving Medicaid a lot of money. Miranda Motter is the CEO… Wed, 15 Feb 2017 06:20:46 GMT /government-politics/2017-02-15/health-plans-group-says-managed-care-is-saving-ohio-medicaid-billions Karen Kasler