Biography for Sean West
Sean West is an intern for FierceHealthcare. He’s wrapping up a career at West Chester University in southeastern Pennsylvania, where he studies English. In addition to writing countless essays on literary theory, race, politics, and pop culture, Sean has also spent years in the trenches as a pharmacy technician. When he’s not writing goofy essays or counting pills, Sean pretends to be a fiction writer and gastronomist. Reach Sean at [email protected].
Articles by Sean West
New Hampshire becomes latest state to expand Medicaid
New Hampshire became the sixth state to expand its own version of Medicaid Friday, reported The Hill.
High turnover among Medicaid directors
Ascension Health getting into insurance game
ACA to terminate coverage for 200,000 over residency dispute
Insurance brokers proactive in fight against cyberattacks
In the wake of the Anthem security breach, insurance brokers have been working to answer questions from members, warning them about potential phishing attacks and emphasizing the need for data security.
Republicans unveil alternative for healthcare overhaul
Three Republican lawmakers rolled out a comprehensive proposal Wednesday for an alternative to the Affordable Care Act, reported the New York Times.
Low-income workers make big gains under Medicaid expansion
A new study from the Urban Institute shows 10.6 million adults aged 18 to 64 gained coverage under the Affordable Care Act from September 2013 to September 2014.
Highmark concedes in maternity care dispute
New Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolff has brokered a deal between Highmark Blue Cross, the state's largest insurer, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Magee-Womens Hospital over a continuity of care dispute.
Bill Haslam's plan to fix Tennessee's 'broken' healthcare system
Childless adults biggest winners under Medicaid expansion
Medicaid expansion has been particularly beneficial to low-income adults without children, many of whom had not been previously able to obtain coverage through their employers.
