Obama's cancer 'moonshot' may need more than $1B, critics say

Compared to the annual $50 billion pharmaceutical companies spend on research, some say Obama's $1 billion for cancer research doesn't seem significant.

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 2, 2016

How the new gender pay parity rule will affect large healthcare companies

The new rule, beginning September 2017 and affecting companies with more than 100 employees, reveal pay inequality in the industry.

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 2, 2016

Physician assistant demand raises salaries close to 100K

Thanks to the physician shortage, those looking for a career change could net big bucks as physician assistants. 

By Nina Flanagan • Feb. 2, 2016

HCA's Q4 puts firm on course for even better 2016

While the earnings report should ease industry concerns, the company is still troubled by staff retention problems at its hospitals.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 29, 2016

Cambia shutters down medical costs tracking startup

Wellero had a mobile app that enabled patients to track their medical costs and avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 28, 2016

Select Medical adds to their rehab portfolio with $400M Physiotherapy purchase

Following last year’s acquisition of Concentra, the move will increase Select’s foothold in the outpatient rehab space.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 27, 2016

How is the federal government spending more on healthcare programs than Social Security?

The ACA's Medicare expansions and exchanges spiked healthcare spending, according to a recent CBO analysis. 

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 26, 2016

NY Gov. Cuomo's budget lacks funds for $15 healthcare minimum wage

When the minimum wage is raised to $15 an hour for healthcare and human services workers, the estimated cost to the healthcare sector will be $3 billion.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 26, 2016

Analysts name top 3 healthcare stocks to watch this year

At a recent panel discussion, analysts revealed they were optimistic for healthcare stocks overall in 2016, with one in particular catching their eyes.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 25, 2016

Secretive startup Vizzario raises $2M, hints at use for eye-care tech

The company hasn't divulged what the money will be used for, but its website highlights eye diagnostic technology.

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 25, 2016

Carlyle Group drops price for Symantec's Veritas to $7.4B

The deal, originally announced in August, was set for Symantec to receive $8 billion in cash. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 25, 2016

Covidien tax-sharing obligation costs Medtronic over $200M

The settlement is part of a larger agreement between the IRS and Covidien’s former parent Tyco involving a shared debt arrangement.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 22, 2016

Practice Fusion eyeing 2017 IPO

The cloud-based EHR boasts a client base of 30,000 physician practices and 5 million patient visits per month.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 22, 2016

St. Luke's-Montefiore partnership approved

The two NY-based hospitals continue the ongoing M&A trend within the healthcare industry.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 22, 2016

HCA asks appeals court to overturn $434M judgment

The healthcare system claims it fulfilled capital improvement obligations related to the 2003 purchase of Kansas City-based Health Midwest.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 22, 2016

CMS seeks to recoup $1.2B over ACA co-op failures

CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt defended the agency's controls over the remaining co-ops.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 22, 2016

Aria and Jefferson health systems set to merge

Jefferson Health merged with Abington Health last May, which still hasn't cleared regulatory approvals. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 21, 2016

HealthSpot files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, shutters telehealth kiosks

HealthSpot offered telemedicine kiosks for retail and workplace locations. 

By Nina Flanagan • Jan. 21, 2016

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

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

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