Savvy healthcare consumers may not truly impact health care spending

A recent research report digs into consumer-driven healthcare – and finds it may not save as much money as employers believe.

By Tom Starner • March 7, 2016

Healthcare startups still face a rocky road as market matures

Startups have the potential to shape the future of healthcare, but the road to success isn't easy. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 5, 2016

Universal American continues to lose money over ACOs

Since entering the accountable care organization sector, Universal American scaled back operations from 34 ACOs to 22.

By Meg Bryant • March 4, 2016

Chicago co-op loses $90.8M in 2015

Land of Lincoln Health, a Chicago-based health insurance company, operates as the only co-op in Illinois. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 3, 2016

Medical Mutual acquires HealthSpan's insurance

HealthSpan, a former Kaiser Permanente of Ohio insurance company, said their operation was too small to be viable in the market. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 3, 2016

Report: Denial rates for ICD-10 about 1.6%

The report indicates claim denials have not markedly increased. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 1, 2016

Mayo Clinic's income falls almost 37% in past year

Although revenue was up, it was countered by expense increases. 

By Nina Flanagan • March 1, 2016

Practice Fusion reportedly looking for white knight for rescue services

Earlier this month, the embattled EHR software startup laid off a quarter of its staff.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 26, 2016

More insured not translating to less bad debt for hospitals

The number of people enrolled in high deductible health plans has grown under the ACA.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 26, 2016

NASDAQ notifies Escalon Medical of noncompliance

The company's stockholders' equity dropped below NASDAQ's requirement for listing as of Dec. 31, 2015. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 25, 2016

Oscar gets estimated $2.7B value after $400M Fidelity fiscal infusion

Some suggest the large investment provides validation for the insurer in light of the recent collapse in tech valuations.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 24, 2016

If Zocdoc has lost its 'unicorn' status, its CEO is unfazed

Although Zocdoc's value soared past a billion dollars in 2014 to become a "unicorn," its value has been recently questioned by venture capitalists. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 23, 2016

Medicaid expansion not financially sustainable, KY official claims

Medicaid Commissioner Stephen Miller said the expanded program will cost Kentucky $3.7 billion over the next two years.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 19, 2016

Seventh Generation CEO invests in sexual wellness startup

Seventh Generation's CEO John Replogle is investing in company's founder and former CEO's sexual health startup Sustain Natural. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 18, 2016

Accretive Health, Ascension Health complete 10-year services agreement

The companies announced in Dec. 2015 they agreed to renew and expand their existing services agreement.

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 18, 2016

Study connects wellness programs to stock performance

Companies that invest in wellness may be more likely to outperform the S&P 500. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 18, 2016

UPMC partner with digital mental health startup Lantern

San Francisco-based Lantern raised $17 million in its latest funding round.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 17, 2016

Partners HealthCare reports lower earnings after Epic EHR implementation

The company's operating income dropped to $12.8 million from $74.1 million a year ago. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 17, 2016

Obama's 2017 budget proposes $22M for ONC, $19B for cybersecurity

Republicans, critical of the budget's proposed spending increases, will most likely approve very little of it. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 11, 2016

Texas Health eyes residential treatment center space

The $37 million facility will provide long-term alcohol and drug addiction treatment.

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 10, 2016

Molina doubled profits in 2015 after Medicaid expansion

The insurer increased their membership with low-income members who gained coverage under Medicaid expansions.

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 10, 2016

Moda agrees to raise $179M to stay in business, removed from Oregon's reins

After a lifted state takeover of the insurer, the carrier agreed to generate $179 million to continue business.

By Ana Mulero • Feb. 10, 2016

Report: 673 rural hospitals on verge of closing

Sixty-three percent of hospitals vulnerable to closure are in states that have opted not to expand Medicaid. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 4, 2016

The Company Formerly Known As Google still gambling on healthcare tech despite Q4 losses

While Google’s Internet and ad business propelled Alphabet to surpass Apple as the world’s most valuable company, its “Other Bets” category, which includes the company’s healthcare pipeline, suffered an operating loss.  

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 3, 2016

Centene raises Health Net bond offering to $2.4B

The Centene-Health Net deal, valued at $6.8 billion, would create a managed care company with more than 10 million members and close to $37 billion in revenue. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 2, 2016