Some patients are choosing to pay cash for medical procedures rather than use insurance. They say it can be significantly ...

Starting January 5, 2026, Novo Nordisk begins selling its FDA-approved Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US at lower self-pay ...

For years, healthcare providers have witnessed explosive growth in the number of patients who are self-paying or on high-deductible health plans (HDHP). Even for those who have commercial insurance, ...

Before switching from a fully insured group health plan to a self-funded plan, organizations should take several factors into ...

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With a self-insured health plan, your employer pays for your medical claims directly. With a fully insured plan, an insurance company pays claims on behalf of an employer. Both fully insured and ...