Oscar Health's value may reach $3B with latest financing round

Fidelity leads investors with $150 million of capital committed to date. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 21, 2016

Table manners set to change as digital health market evolves

Digital health firms raised a total of $4.5 billion in venture capital in 2015 but competition is getting fierce as the field becomes more crowded and firms focus on connecting consumers with payers and providers, rather than just counting calories and steps.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 21, 2016

Cleveland physician group to disband due to big losses

After losing $117 million during the first nine months, HealthSpan Partners plans to drop care provision and focus on insurance.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 19, 2016

MetLife weighs sale of domestic retail units

Driving factors to separate parts of its U.S. retail business are costs and a tighter regulatory environment, MetLife Chairman and CEO Steven Kandarian said. 

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 15, 2016

No deal for WebMD, company says

Even though some suggest such a deal would make sense, the company denies reports of negotiations with suitors such as Walgreens or UnitedHealth.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 15, 2016

CPSI acquires rival Healthland Holding

Computer Programs and Systems Inc. has acquired one of its EHR rivals in a deal valued at $250 million. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

Healthline Media raises $95M, spins off from parent company

Healthline, a consumer health website, plans to invest more into editorial content, add videos, and launch apps. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

Aetna's Bertolini vows to stay the course on ACA exchanges

Aetna’s public health exchanges account for 5% of total membership and 6% of operating revenues — hardly enough to “break the bank,” CEO Mark Bertolini said.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 14, 2016

We're all in this together: Report urges upping pandemic preparation ante

A global health panel says $4.5 billion is needed annually from governments, foundations, and corporations to fight against pandemics. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

ACA enrollees driving growth, higher than expected, insurers say

Anthem said 2015 enrollment is expected to be above their predictions. The high number of insurance enrollees, according to HCA's CEO, is expected to drive more growth for hospitals.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

KPMG: Healthcare M&A activity projected to be among top sectors through 2016

A survey showed healthcare is projected to be the third most active sector for M&A through 2016, following the technology and biopharma sectors.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

GE Healthcare uproots international headquarters, moves to Chicago

An estimated 200 jobs is involved with the move.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 14, 2016

AMA gets in the investing game, funds Health2047 with $15M

According to the organization's CEO, the “financial commitment to establish Health2047 represents a major step in expanding its innovation ecosystem and influence."

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 12, 2016

Humana says membership, revenue to drop this year

The insurer expects 300,000 members will drop their insurance coverage by the end of the year. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 12, 2016

Walgreens to outsource Chicago clinics to Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care will own and operate 56 in-store Walgreen's clinics across Chicago starting in May. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 12, 2016

UnitedHealth warns N.Y. of low rates following state's co-op failure

The insurer is taking issue with state regulators for factoring risk-adjustment payments into rate limits.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 11, 2016

Prospect Medical Holdings agrees to buy Crozer-Keystone Health System

Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical said it will keep all five Crozer-Keystone hospitals open and invest $200 million in the medical centers over the next five years. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 11, 2016

HIMSS Compensation Survey: Healthcare exec pay differs by gender, geography

The survey shows a nearly $30,000 salary gap between men and women in healthcare executive, management, and other professional positions. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 7, 2016

Many uninsured opt to pay IRS penalty rather than insurance plans

Between the cost of insurance versus the cost of a federal slap on the wrist, some of the 10.5 million uninsured Americans eligible for marketplace plans are opting to forgo coverage.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 5, 2016

Keeping an eye on the prize: 8 healthcare topics to watch in 2016

From the 2016 presidential election to behavioral healthcare, the industry has its work cut out for it this year.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 4, 2016

Three big insurers gain most Medicare Advantage members

If the Aetna acquisition of Humana goes forward, the combined organization would be the largest Medicare Advantage company in the U.S.

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 22, 2015

Hallmark Health, Partners HealthCare end potential partnership talks

Hallmark Health System broke off exclusive talks to be acquired by Partners HealthCare, whose expansion plans have been under scrutiny from regulators and have been criticized by competitors. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 22, 2015

Healthcare C-suite compensation trending upward

Higher demand and increased responsibilities may be fueling the increase, AMGA says.

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 18, 2015

Report: 2015 venture capital digital health deals topped $4.3B

While the number of venture capital deals is down, the average value of a deal increased from $14.7 million in 2014 to $15.6 million in 2015. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 17, 2015

How Connecticut hospital execs are responding to Gov. Malloy's hospital funding cuts

While cuts were made to help close a $350 million state budget gap, the hospitals argue they are not being reimbursed for a 2012 hospital tax as promised. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 15, 2015