Anthem provides identity theft protection after hack

The offering appears to be prompted, as opposed to proactive.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 17, 2015

Glitches snag Obamacare sign-ups, prompt extensions

Enrollment is still being offered to some of those who were unable to finish on time.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 17, 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

CMS raises bar for nursing home performance

Have high ratings been too easy to achieve?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 17, 2015

Report: Cost of Anthem breach could cross $100M

If the costs of a hack like this can't be covered by a $100-million insurance policy, then how much should Anthem—and other healthcare companies—be willing to pay for breach coverage?

Feb. 17, 2015

Exodus from CoOpportunity Health puts strain on competitors

More than 106,000 former members are in the process of moving, and there are more to come.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 13, 2015

Hospital-insurer integration set to increase in NC (and beyond)

Wake Forest Baptist is a particularly notable candidate to pursue health insurance offerings.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 13, 2015

Flu drags down WellCare's Q4 earnings

But WellCare appears to be alone. Other issuers reported being impacted by flu costs, but still turned strong fourth-quarter profits.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 12, 2015

UnitedHealthcare becomes third major insurer to partner with grocery stores

Will deals create incentives for consumers to eat better and live healthier? 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 11, 2015

Average ACA premium is $105 after tax credits

Presenting the typical cost of monthly premiums with subsidies factored in is critical to educating potential consumers.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 11, 2015

NAIC calls for multi-state security review of Anthem

The agency says it expects all of the US states and territories to participate in the examinations.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 11, 2015

What 6 security experts have to say about the Anthem breach

How can your organization avoid a similar fate?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 11, 2015

Report: Number eligible for cost-sharing reductions to increase

This form of financial assistance is available to those with an annual income that is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 11, 2015

Was simple password theft the key to Anthem cyberattack?

"Anthem's primary security sin may not have been the lack of encryption, but instead improper access controls," says one data security expert. 

Feb. 11, 2015

Wyoming rejects Medicaid expansion

The Republican governor of the GOP-dominated state disagreed with the decision.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 10, 2015

Anthem didn't encrypt consumer data

Anthem says that is "common" within the industry. Will the historic data breach lead to more stringent standards?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 10, 2015

Medicare to cover lung cancer screenings

It's estimated the screenings may prevent up to 20% of lung cancer deaths—at a price.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 9, 2015

5 specific improvements the AHA has suggested for MSSP

According to a recent letter to CMS from the American Hospital Association, the current MSSP proposal applies too many "sticks" and too few "carrots."

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 9, 2015

Anthem faces wave of class-action lawsuit filings

The company is seeing the fall-out following their epic data security breach.

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 9, 2015

Why 11 groups filed amicus briefs in King v. Burwell

Groups representing almost every healthcare stakeholder have filed friend of the court amicus briefs practically begging the Supreme Court to deny the appeal.

Feb. 9, 2015

Transformation Task Force members reveal program details

The Task Force has broken up into several smaller workgroups to accomplish its goals. We spoke to group members to find out what they will be doing. 

By Marisa Torrieri • Feb. 9, 2015

The Friday Dive: The Private Option survives

Healthcare Dive's editor looks back on the biggest news from the last week. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 6, 2015

BCBS launches unique partnership with state medical association

Can the organization help independent physicians move from fee-for-service to value-based care?

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 6, 2015

Massive hack at Anthem may be 'largest healthcare breach to date'

As many as 80 million customers had personal data stolen in a "very sophisticated" hack. 

By Katie Bo Williams • Feb. 5, 2015

NY governor calls for tax on health insurance premiums

The proposal is, unsurprisingly, unpopular among issuers. 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 4, 2015

Florida leads in Healthcare.gov enrollment

What is behind the surge in sign-ups? 

By Heather Caspi • Feb. 4, 2015