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Cigna ends Anthem merger; insurers sue each other
Cigna is seeking over $14 billion in damages from the failed merger bid. Anthem responded by filing for a restraining order that would stop Cigna from ending the deal.
By Ana Mulero , Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Aetna, Humana drop merger plans
Aetna will now pay Humana the $1 billion breakup fee as the planned $37 billion merger has officially fallen through.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Studies show ACOs drive down spending regardless of structure
Accountable care organizations have shown an ability to drive down post-acute care spending and savings can be achieved through different reimbursement models, but further savings are possible.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Congress joins executive branch in move to stabilize ACA exchanges
As Republicans continue to explore potential replacement plans, they are taking steps to improve insurance exchange stability beyond this year.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Anthem fails to extend Cigna merger deadline, requests speedy appeal in antitrust case
The health insurance giant argued a speedy appeal process would benefit consumers, the judge "made serious errors of law, fact, and logic" with the court ruling to block its deal and it would "suffer irreparable harm" if the appeal is delayed.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Anthem files appeal to reverse court's blocking of $54B Cigna merger
The move had been expected given the $1.85 billion contractual breakup fee Anthem would owe Cigna if the merger isn't finalized.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 13, 2017 -
DC insurance exchange regulators look to future with health savings accounts vote
The District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority made the move as Congress considers healthcare reform legislation that could include an expansion of health savings accounts.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 11, 2017 -
Hospitals get pushback on Mar-a-Lago fundraisers
The protests stem from concerns about Trump administration policies.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 10, 2017 -
ATA: States show mixed progress with telemedicine
Texas continues to have the poorest grade on telehealth services.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 10, 2017 -
GOP working with CBO on ACA replacement
While Republicans have questioned CBO's methodologies in the past, the willingness to work with the bipartisan scorekeeper highlights the GOP's seriousness to message a “win” in healthcare reform.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What Tom Price's confirmation to head HHS means for healthcare
Policy analysts expect the new secretary to use a market-oriented approach to healthcare reform rather than a regulatory-based one.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Tom Price confirmed as HHS secretary
Democrats voiced their concerns about the Georgia Republican’s healthcare stock investments and his plans for repealing the ACA.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 10, 2017 -
US government ordered to pay Moda $214M over risk corridor program
While the ruling may offer a glimmer of hope to other payers suing the government, it is not clear how courts will rule in the future.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Study: Provider consolidation not direct result of payment reforms
There is little evidence to support the idea that the ACA led to significant changes in physician-hospital relationships, new research in Health Affairs suggests.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 9, 2017 -
GAO report says FDA ignored evidence on surgical device for women
Regulatory agencies like the FDA face a dilemma when it comes to balancing demands for quality and quickness.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 9, 2017 -
29K medtech jobs lost under medical device tax, AdvaMed says
Industry data suggest medical device excise tax hurt job prospects, but that might be the result of consolidation.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Humana Q4 woes echo throughout payer industry
Several factors, including a blocked merger and troubles with the risk corridor program, contributed to a dismal fourth quarter for Humana.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 9, 2017 -
ACA rule changes could make payer participation in exchanges more palatable
The Trump administration proposed several rule changes in an attempt to keep payers from fleeing insurance exchanges as Congress considers repeal and replace of the ACA.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Imposter's access to operating rooms prompts policy change at Boston hospital
Tailgating behind other employees as they enter the operating room is a common occurrence, one expert says.
By Meg Bryant • Feb. 7, 2017 -
TeamHealth to pay $60M to resolve fraudulent billing allegations
The settlement comes on the same day that private equity firm Blackstone Group completed its $6.1 billion acquisition of the major hospital service provider.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Healthcare reform can create confusion over compliance for providers
Providers have had to confront numerous changes in healthcare policy, rules and regulations in recent years, even as the government takes a more aggressive approach to enforcing compliance.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 7, 2017 -
FCC reversal on broadband subsidies dampens telehealth's potential
An FCC decision to hold off on broadband internet subsidies for low-income individuals and families shows how non-healthcare agencies can affect healthcare initiatives.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Dr. Ashish Jha on how providers should consider APMs
Hospitals need to pay attention to the policy world and understand there’s going to be many new developments for APMs over the next three to five years.
By Jeff Byers • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Slavitt: Medicaid expansions improved hospitals' financial health
The former CMS acting Administrator tweeted 39% of hospital executives are reducing hiring because of the uncertainty around the ACA's future.
By Ana Mulero • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Study: Patients less likely to die when treated by foreign-trained physicians
The high standards set for foreign physicians to practice in the United States is helping to improve quality of care, but immigrating doctors are facing more roadblocks with the recent changes to immigration policy.
By Luke Gale • Feb. 5, 2017
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