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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Back in the saddle? Oregon exploring insurance exchange options again

In the face of a forthcoming federal health insurance exchange fee, the state is considering using exchange software with a "demonstrated track record." 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 15, 2015

MD Revolution completes $23M financing round

The latest financing round brings the total to more than $30 million. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 10, 2015

Americans are getting better at paying medical bills

The majority of improvement happened in the past two years, coinciding with Medicaid expansion. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 10, 2015

Ascension invests $200M in Accretive Health to expand services agreement

Ascension attempted to acquire Accretive this past July, but the offer was rejected for being too low.  

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 10, 2015

UnitedHealth Group to pay $350M for Brazil hospital

Brazil has been drawing interest from numerous U.S. companies because the country has the next-largest private health insurance market by population in the world.

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 9, 2015

Google scales down seed funding, develops wearable for blood testing

While Google Ventures is cutting back on seed funding, CEO Bill Maris said he wouldn't be surprised "if we invest $200 million to $250 million over the next 12 to 24 months [into healthcare and life sciences]." 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 8, 2015

Survey: Healthcare IT jobs in demand but employees say salaries low

A survey of 700 health IT employees found that 50% of respondents planned to change jobs in order to get a higher salary. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 8, 2015