Finances: Page 114
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Humana stock drops 11% as Clinton pans proposed mega-mergers
In addition, other insurer groups' stock fell after Hillary Clinton called herself "skeptical" of such deals.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Collective Health raises $81M with Google Ventures joining investors
This latest round of financing increases the company's total efforts to $119 million.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Venture capital funding for health IT rebounds in Q3
VC funding is up 32% this quarter after slow start.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
House to vote Friday on ACA reconciliation bill
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the bill will reduce federal spending by $130B.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Harvard research finds acquisition of physician practices increases outpatient spending
Some physicians don't agree with the study's conclusions.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What the potential Medicare Part B increases mean for healthcare
The projected increases could impact everyone from beneficiaries to providers, payers. And one expert says a piece of the puzzle isn't being discussed enough.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Millennium Health scraps up $256M to settle false claims lawsuit
In addition, the company is preparing for bankruptcy.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 21, 2015 -
NY takes first action under state's 'surprise medical bill' law
Four NY urgent care centers have agreed to disclose more clearly which insurance plans they accept after an inquiry by the attorney general.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The ripeness for the behavioral health market is now
As it remains to be seen which companies will be the most successful, renewed focus on mental health is spurring on investors.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 19, 2015 -
HCA earnings suggest ACA market boom winding down
Does a weak third-quarter for HCA signal anything deeper for the industry at large?
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Oregon, Colorado latest in series of health co-op closures
Reduced risk corridor funding has been the nail in the coffin for several co-ops.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Why Xerox is posting a $385M charge for state Medicaid contracts
The company stated it will not complete implementing Medicaid payment systems for Montana and California.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
How a mental health startup raised $35M
Lyra Health plans on making their digital tool available to self-insured companies and health plans in 2017.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
Study: Decreases in 'low-value' services not significant
Three of seven 'low-value' healthcare services have slightly decreased.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
Tennessee health co-op to stop offering coverage in 2016
Another health co-op bites the dust.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 14, 2015 -
Kentucky Health Co-op closing due to financial hardships
Close to 51,000 members will have to find other insurance by Dec. 31.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Dell buys EMC for $67B
The deal includes EMC's healthcare data analytics division, featuring clients such as Partners HealthCare, University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System, and St. Luke’s Health System.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 12, 2015 -
US spending more on healthcare but faring worse than peer nations
The U.S. is paying more but not getting more, researchers at The Commonwealth Fund say.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
San Francisco patient-dumping incident costs Nevada $400,000
San Francisco filed a lawsuit claiming a Las Vegas hospital bused patients with mental health issues to the Bay area without care plans.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Study finds complex patients tend to switch out of Medicare Advantage
The results and responses raise questions about Medicare Advantage serving patients with complex care needs.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Out-of-network charges average 300% more than Medicare rates, AHIP finds
Analysis finds some out-of-network treatments 1,400% higher than Medicare reimbursements but certain industry experts aren't buying it.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 6, 2015 -
Medicare and Medicaid lead federal improper payments, GAO finds
The increase in improper spending is on an unsustainable course, experts say.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 5, 2015 -
GAO: Value-based purchasing having little impact at 3-year mark
The CMS and GAO suggest further change could take place with more time.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Anthem CEO not anticipating divestitures with Cigna purchase
CEO Joe Swedish is expressing optimism as he seeks to close the proposed deal.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 2, 2015 -
Report finds health prices not tied to use
Health Care Cost Institute analysis finds some markets have both high prices and use, among other findings.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 1, 2015
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