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

New 'BlueCare Direct' plan to provide low-cost option in Illinois

The state's largest health system and largest health insurer are teaming up to offer a low-cost, high quality plan.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 21, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

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

House v. Burwell continues quest to court; Fed judge denies appeals request

The judge stated the appellate review might take longer than going ahead and decided the case.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 20, 2015

Colorado HealthOP unable to stop closure steamroll

Staring into the face of financial hardship, a co-op and small insurer coalition is on the rise.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 20, 2015

Startup health plan enters agitated Illinois marketplace

The new player is setting its sights on populous Cook County for a targeted but major industry impact.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 20, 2015

TeamHealth rejects AmSurg offer despite $7.8B payday

The proposal was the same as a previously rejected offer.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 20, 2015

It's official: Shareholders OK Aetna-Humana merger

Antitrust scrutiny is the next hurdle the companies need to overcome.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 20, 2015

SIIA Conference: Is direct contracting ready for takeoff?

A panel from all sides of the aisle discuss the medical travel trend.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 19, 2015

Cigna withdraws Florida marketplace plans due to 'abuse'

The company plans to return in 2017 with modified offerings.

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

UnitedHealth to enter 11 more marketplaces, revenue up 27% in Q3

The company is looking to exchanges as a strong growth market for 2016.

By Heather Caspi • 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

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

Aetna, Humana shareholders gearing up for Monday vote

The controversial merger requires the approval of the majority of the two companies' shareholders.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 16, 2015

Massachusetts to notify insurers reaching excessive cost growth

The new process is part of the state's effort to limit increases in healthcare costs.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 16, 2015

Study asks if high deductible health plans are working

By avoiding healthcare services to save money, enrollees could find themselves paying more in the long run.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 16, 2015

HHS projects 10 million to have marketplace plans by late 2016

While HHS is touting the expected increase, oberservers note it's a small one.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 16, 2015

Maryland health exchange site didn't protect patient information, audit finds

A state audit also discovered million dollar contracts were awarded without ensuring the money was properly spent. 

By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015

CMS says HealthCare.gov will honor Do Not Track requests

Users will not be tracked when they opt out.

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

Latest attempt at Utah Medicaid expansion poised for defeat

The proposal is deemed "doomed" due to lack of bipartisan support.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 14, 2015

Tennessee health co-op to stop offering coverage in 2016

Another health co-op bites the dust.

By Jeff Byers • Oct. 14, 2015

HealthCare.gov to get revamped for decision support

Officials hope customers will enjoy an easier and more informative shopping experience.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 14, 2015

Minnesota exchange struggles as insurers leave with customers

The trend is likely to continue until lawmakers intervene, experts say.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 14, 2015

Pittsburgh plans switch to self-insurance

The move is projected to save $7 million while improving benefits.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 14, 2015