Why 1,800 Aetna plan holders may lose access to Boston Children's Hospital

Stalled contract negotiations between the two agencies are nearing the February 15 deadline.

By Nina Flanagan • 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

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Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

By Healthcare Dive staff

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

What you need to know about Cigna's temporary ban from the Medicare Advantage program

The insurer has been temporarily barred from marketing to or enrolling new customers.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 25, 2016

Why a think tank says Humana/Aetna deal pricey for seniors

A merger would result in less competition, and therefore higher Medicare Advantage premiums, the group says.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 25, 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

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

Supreme Court sides with injured beneficiaries in blow to payers

The decision could be costly to payers. 

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

Obama officials subpoenaed for ACA documents

GOP lawmakers claim the White House has stonewalled efforts to obtain information about payments under a program to help needy residents and some legal immigrants get health insurance.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 22, 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

Survey: Those with high-deductible plans not price shopping

Having "skin in the game" is not enough to encourage provider comparisons.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 21, 2016

Private HIX enrollment up 35% in 2016

While enrollment continues to grow, it lags among large employers, Accenture finds.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 21, 2016

Tenet creates 2 new board seats in deal with largest shareholder

The arrangement de-risks Tenet's recently troubled stock.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 21, 2016

CMS details new special enrollment limitations

The updates aim to stabilize the marketplace and make it more attractive to insurers.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 21, 2016

Study finds ACA plan cost sharing stayed steady from 2014 to 2015

The authors conclude stable prices for ACA plans do not reflect greater cost-sharing by enrollees. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2016

BCBSA finds payers applying data to tailor marketplace offerings

Payers are becoming more sophisticated in managing their marketplace offerings, but market instability remains a concern.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2016

Another ACA challenge bites the dust

While Obamacare escaped yet another challenge brought by conservative opponents, the Supreme Court is set to hear a different challenge later this year regarding the measure's contraceptive mandate.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2016

UnitedHealth reports losses of $720M from exchange plans

The insurer's latest data indicate losses higher than previously estimated. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2016

Minnesota hospital system acquires insurer PreferredOne

The acquisition continues the trend in which providers and insurers are teaming up to drive cost-effective patient care. 

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 20, 2016

CMS: MU still in full effect, shift to value-based care will take time

In a blog post, federal officials set to clarify the "will they/won't they?" tension over the meaningful use program.

By Meg Bryant • Jan. 20, 2016

Hawaii to consider first public LTC insurance program

The state could be the first to offer residents public long-term care insurance.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 19, 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

Oscar announces high-profile new hires

Challenges for the execs include growth management and expansion strategy.

By Heather Caspi • Jan. 19, 2016

Questions on ACA program funding left unanswered

Two congressmen believe the Basic Health Program's funding has not been approved.

By Ana Mulero • Jan. 19, 2016