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Kidney transplants jump under Medicaid expansion
Aug. 20, 2019
Medicare Advantage is booming but not producing savings, report finds
Aug. 19, 2019
CMS brings controversial star ratings system to ACA plans
Aug. 16, 2019
Ranking groups that rank hospitals — U.S. News comes out on top
Aug. 15, 2019
Centene expands ACA offerings in 10 states
Aug. 14, 2019
Average marketplace premiums for 2020 show smallest increase ever
Aug. 13, 2019
ACA market continues to lose those who don't qualify for financial help
Aug. 13, 2019
Kaiser Permanente net income soars to $2B
Aug. 12, 2019
CMS wants to force hospitals to reveal negotiated rates. Can it do that?
Aug. 5, 2019
Anthem again irks docs with latest changes to reimbursement
Aug. 2, 2019
Cigna Q2 boosted by Express Scripts rebound
Aug. 1, 2019
Humana sees biggest MA growth in a decade, steels for 2020 tax impact
July 31, 2019
CMS proposes forcing hospitals to reveal negotiated rates
July 30, 2019
UHS to pay $127M in DOJ settlement, says criminal probe closed
July 26, 2019
Private equity gobbles up dermatology practices, raising questions about outcomes, costs
July 24, 2019
Anthem blames Medicaid for medical cost bump in Q2
July 24, 2019
Even $10 increase in Medicaid payments helps erase disparities in care access, study says
July 23, 2019
As ACA exchange members stay longer, Centene sees medical cost bump in Q2
July 23, 2019
Anthem launches app allowing patients to text with docs
July 22, 2019
ACA premiums for unsubsidized consumers hit new highs
July 17, 2019
Surprise billing legislation saves $7.6B, trims premiums, budget watchdog says
July 17, 2019
UnitedHealth to jumpstart Q2 results with eyes on volume, 'Medicare for All'
July 16, 2019
Plaintiffs in ACA lawsuit may not have exchange plans. Could that derail the entire challenge?
July 12, 2019
ACA's legal jeopardy: 4 questions
July 11, 2019
Appeals court judge on ACA: 'Congress can fix this'
July 10, 2019
Air ambulance industry on defense as surprise billing debate heats up
July 10, 2019
Hospital margins improved in May on increased patient volumes
July 2, 2019
Air ambulance charges soar over most other providers
July 1, 2019
ACA insurers remain profitable despite policy changes
July 1, 2019
UnitedHealth acquires online patient sharing network
June 27, 2019
Majority of patients faced out-of-pocket expense of $500 or more last year
June 26, 2019
Shareholders overwhelmingly approve Centene-WellCare union
June 25, 2019
AHIP19: Insurers acknowledge heightened cost pressures
June 24, 2019
Social determinants of health the buzzword at AHIP19
June 21, 2019
AHIP19: Cigna CEO says 'society demands more' from industry
June 19, 2019
Trump admin opens door to fundamental changes in healthcare benefits
June 17, 2019
MedPAC urges MA data, primary care reforms
June 14, 2019
Hospitals saved $11.8M thanks to 340B, survey finds
June 13, 2019
Boosting outpatient No. 1 hospital exec priority in poll
June 13, 2019
Influential panel urges HIV prevention drug, forcing payer hands
June 12, 2019
CVS Caremark service aims to help employers manage nontraditional benefit options
June 11, 2019
Are teaching hospitals more expensive? A new JAMA study may surprise some
June 10, 2019
Price transparency proposals raise thorny questions
June 7, 2019
CMS calls for ideas to cut red tape
June 7, 2019
Americans want their doctors to ask about social needs
June 5, 2019
Enrollment in standalone Medicare Part D plans drops slightly
June 5, 2019
Cleveland Clinic operating income falls 24% in Q1
June 3, 2019
Humana says it won't bid on Centene
June 3, 2019
UHS partners with Vera on primary care
May 31, 2019
Centene doubles down on commitment to WellCare deal
May 29, 2019
Seniors' out-of-pocket spending on cancer drugs continues to climb
May 29, 2019
Does an echocardiogram cost $210 or $1,830? UnitedHealth calls out price variation.
May 24, 2019
Centene-WellCare shareholder votes set for next month
May 24, 2019
Q&A: Ascension's chief community impact officer on providing care outside the hospital
May 22, 2019
UnitedHealth named most valuable healthcare brand
May 22, 2019
5 state AGs push judge to approve CVS-Aetna merger agreement
May 20, 2019
Healthcare spending accelerated in Q1, Altarum finds
May 20, 2019
CMS pulls back on key Part D proposals
May 17, 2019
Small PBMs urge Congress: Don't kill rebates
May 16, 2019
About 1/3 of hospitals earn A grade on safety, Leapfrog says
May 16, 2019
CMS targets PBM spread pricing
May 16, 2019
DOJ loses fight to limit CVS-Aetna testimony
May 14, 2019
Kaiser Permanente's net income soars to $3.2B in Q1
May 14, 2019
DOJ moves to block certain witness testimony in CVS-Aetna merger review
May 13, 2019
Private insurers pay hospitals more than double Medicare rates
May 10, 2019
DOJ backs Oscar in antitrust case against Florida BCBS
May 9, 2019
AMA: Employed physicians now outnumber self-employed doctors
May 7, 2019
Centene 'committed' to WellCare deal amid Humana takeover report
May 7, 2019
Insurers' message on 'Medicare for All': We're part of the answer
May 3, 2019
Cigna beats in Q1, but analysts seek detail on Express Scripts
May 2, 2019
Aetna boosts CVS Q1 beat
May 1, 2019
CMS wants notice of ownership changes at accrediting organizations
April 30, 2019
Once an albatross, Molina boasts 16% ACA margins
April 29, 2019
UPMC case against state AG dismissed
April 26, 2019
Months after buyout, athenahealth to cut 4% of jobs
April 25, 2019
Membership increases drive Anthem's Q1 revenue growth above 9%
April 24, 2019
Centene's membership growth fuels Q1 as CEO updates divestiture plan
April 23, 2019
Private equity deals set record in healthcare sector
April 18, 2019
UnitedHealth CEO's 'Medicare for All' bashing sends payer, provider shares tumbling
April 17, 2019
MA growth helps fuel UnitedHealth's 9% Q1 revenue bump
April 16, 2019
Sutter to pay $30M to settle Medicare Advantage overpayment allegations
April 15, 2019
GM exec calls for more pressure on consolidating healthcare companies
April 12, 2019
PBMs escape Senate hearing largely unscathed
April 10, 2019
CMMI asks for ideas on post-acute care payment model at AHA annual meeting
April 9, 2019
CVS-Aetna judge to hear testimony from critics next month
April 5, 2019
AG to appeal after judge refuses to extend UPMC-Highmark decree
April 4, 2019
Cigna, Express Scripts promise to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs
April 3, 2019
Hospital, doctor lobbies support surprise billing protections — but not bundled payments
April 3, 2019
Uninsured, Medicaid patients more likely to be transferred, JAMA study shows
April 2, 2019
Centene, WellCare union likely to raise antitrust concerns
March 29, 2019
Centene $17B WellCare buy will boost Medicare footprint
March 27, 2019
ACA exchange enrollment dips by 300K
March 26, 2019
Private equity sees ripe opportunity in healthcare this year
March 25, 2019
Nearly 70% of air ambulance transports in 2017 put patients at risk of balance bills, GAO says
March 21, 2019
Ascension's longtime CEO Anthony Tersigni to retire at year's end
March 21, 2019
Blues challenge UPMC, call Highmark contract dispute 'of its own making'
March 13, 2019
How HCA defies industry trends with 19 straight quarters of admission gains
March 13, 2019
Centene and its PBM partner promise disruption, but analysts are skeptical
March 7, 2019
Judge rules against UnitedHealth behavioral unit over claims denials
March 6, 2019
Ascension hires first chief community impact officer
March 4, 2019
With latest Grassley probe, hospitals can expect invitations to talk
Feb. 27, 2019
Tenet's patient volumes face sustained pressure
Feb. 26, 2019
UPMC fires back at state AG, seeks to join BCBS antitrust lawsuit
Feb. 22, 2019
CVS 2019 guidance disappoints amid major headwinds
Feb. 20, 2019
DOJ sticking with CVS-Aetna merger pact despite negative public comments
Feb. 19, 2019
Charitable enough? UPMC case highlights increased scrutiny of nonprofit hospitals
Feb. 15, 2019
Molina saw membership drop in 2018, but net income rose substantially
Feb. 12, 2019
Judge denies Oscar injunction over exclusive broker policies in Florida
Feb. 7, 2019
Cerner Q4 disappoints but CEO pledges to do better
Feb. 6, 2019
Anthem's PBM will trail nation's largest as it looks to compete sooner
Feb. 5, 2019
Centene's ACA exchange business boosts earnings
Feb. 5, 2019
Amazon's PillPack secures more state licenses, could be eyeing national rollout
Feb. 4, 2019
Insurer costs vary widely in ACA exchange: GAO report
Jan. 30, 2019
Anthem accelerates launch of PBM IngenioRx
Jan. 30, 2019
CVS-Aetna to offer Apple Watch app for members
Jan. 29, 2019
Ascension eliminates exec positions amid restructuring
Jan. 23, 2019
Number of uninsured adults reaches post-ACA high
Jan. 23, 2019
Payer, provider trends to watch in 2019
Jan. 14, 2019
Judge orders DOJ to continue CVS-Aetna review despite government shutdown
Jan. 14, 2019
Government shutdown poses another hiccup for CVS-Aetna
Jan. 10, 2019
High-cost Medicare patients more likely to be younger, low-income
Jan. 9, 2019
JPM19: Molina CEO confronts 'misperceptions'
Jan. 8, 2019
Centene inks deal to buy Arkansas health plan from CHI
Jan. 7, 2019
Uncompensated care costs flat in 2017 despite uptick in uninsured
Jan. 4, 2019
HHS issues voluntary guidelines amid rise of cyberattacks
Jan. 2, 2019
Q&A with Jefferson Health's new chief medical social media officer
Dec. 27, 2018
CMS proposes changes to risk adjustment payments for MA plans
Dec. 21, 2018
Walgreens teams up with Alphabet's Verily on medication adherence pilot
Dec. 20, 2018
ACA ruling could upend Medicaid expansion
Dec. 19, 2018
Cigna-Express Scripts deal complete
Dec. 19, 2018
CMS raises questions over ties between accrediting agencies, healthcare facilities
Dec. 19, 2018
As providers merge, states look to supersede FTC
Dec. 18, 2018
CVS, DOJ defend marriage as judge remains skeptical
Dec. 17, 2018
California, New York OK Cigna-Express Scripts deal with conditions
Dec. 14, 2018
Ardent Health Services files for IPO
Dec. 13, 2018
Allscripts to sell stake in Netsmart for $525M
Dec. 11, 2018
Physician demand grew 7% this year, outpacing 2017, Doximity says
Dec. 5, 2018
Not so fast: Judge delays CVS-Aetna closure, instructs companies to remain separate
Dec. 4, 2018
Payer of the Year: Anthem
Dec. 3, 2018
Disruptor of the Year: Amazon
Dec. 3, 2018
Banner Health income plummets 44% in first 9 months of 2018
Nov. 30, 2018
Beth Israel-Lahey Health merger cleared with conditions, including price cap
Nov. 30, 2018
Advocacy groups push back against CMS protected drugs claims
Nov. 29, 2018
UnitedHealth Group expects revenues to top $240B next year
Nov. 28, 2018
Amazon software can analyze patient medical records: WSJ
Nov. 28, 2018
CMS aims to tackle drug costs by giving payers more bargaining power
Nov. 27, 2018
California imposes conditions on CHI-Dignity Health merger
Nov. 26, 2018
U.S. News & World Report to tweak best hospital rankings #USNHoT
Nov. 21, 2018
Walgreens, Humana in talks to deepen partnership, WSJ reports
Nov. 21, 2018
Ascension sees greater shift toward outpatient care in Q1
Nov. 20, 2018
Tailoring master plans for the uncertainties of tomorrow #USNHoT
Nov. 20, 2018
Oscar calls foul over BCBS' exclusive broker policy in Florida
Nov. 14, 2018
It's final: Amazon pegs NYC, Virginia for HQ2 (with nod to Nashville)
Nov. 13, 2018
Post midterm win, Medicaid backers eye expansion in more red states
Nov. 12, 2018
CMS to scrutinize premium subsidy eligibility, expands contraception exemptions
Nov. 8, 2018
ACA, hospitals win as health focus helps Dems flip House
Nov. 7, 2018
Tenet Q3 results 'mixed at best' with lower admissions, net loss
Nov. 6, 2018
Shareholder sues over 'doomed' Anthem-Cigna transaction
Nov. 5, 2018
Hospitals slammed with $380M in CMS cuts, industry cries foul
Nov. 2, 2018
9 state healthcare battles to watch Tuesday
Nov. 2, 2018
A timeline of Anthem's bold payment policies (and the fallout)
Oct. 31, 2018
Anthem grows Medicare business as overall membership dips
Oct. 31, 2018
HCA net income soars 78% despite hurricanes
Oct. 30, 2018
Look out device makers — Amazon to sell glucose monitors, blood pressure cuffs
Oct. 29, 2018
Universal Health Services Q3 income spikes 22%
Oct. 26, 2018
Status quo or blue wave? How the midterms could hit healthcare companies
Oct. 25, 2018
Loss of pre-existing condition protections would hit 100M, Avalere says
Oct. 24, 2018
CEO Matt Eyles on why AHIP will probably have to change its name
Oct. 23, 2018
Centene Q3 income down significantly, membership up
Oct. 23, 2018
#AHIPMMD: Optum touts social determinants, Medicaid popularity up
Oct. 19, 2018
#AHIPMMD speakers mull role of government regulation in healthcare
Oct. 17, 2018
#AHIPMMD: Verma touts MA growth, blasts Medicare for all
Oct. 17, 2018
'Nowhere to hide' for rivals after blockbuster CVS-Aetna deal
Oct. 11, 2018
Texas fines Humana for lack of in-network anesthesiologists
Oct. 10, 2018
DOJ clears CVS-Aetna union
Oct. 10, 2018
Trinity Health's financial results weighed down by EHR costs
Oct. 9, 2018
Dignity Health reports FY18 income boost
Oct. 8, 2018
Hospitals give patients conflicting information on obtaining records, study finds
Oct. 5, 2018
CVS, Aetna defend merger potential to Connecticut regulators
Oct. 5, 2018
NYC Health + Hospitals looks to turn around declining outpatient operations
Oct. 4, 2018
Intermountain's Liljenquist on price transparency, insulin and having 3 brothers with diabetes
Oct. 3, 2018
Top Texas health systems agree to merge
Oct. 1, 2018
Aetna sells Medicare Part D business to WellCare subsidiary
Sept. 27, 2018
New York regulator warns CVS-Aetna merger could raise prices, reduce consumer choice
Sept. 26, 2018
CVS execs promote proposed Aetna merger as cost saver
Sept. 25, 2018
Oklahoma hospital turns to go GoFundMe to stay afloat
Sept. 20, 2018
Why payers are gobbling up PBMs
Sept. 18, 2018
Cigna-Express Scripts merger cleared by DOJ
Sept. 17, 2018
Newly merged Advocate-Aurora sees 20% drop in operating income
Sept. 12, 2018
Ascension exits Northwest with sale of Washington hospital
Sept. 6, 2018
Premiums rise when hospitals buy doctor practices, study finds
Sept. 6, 2018
Bon Secours, Mercy Health finalize merger
Sept. 6, 2018

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