Sanders, Democrats intro bill to repeal 'Cadillac tax'

Another bill sets its sight on the controversial measure.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 25, 2015

AHIMA debuts ICD-10 code checking service

The healthcare organization will help answer coding questions beginning Oct. 12. For a price.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 25, 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

Employee insurance deductibles rising faster than earnings

A Kaiser survey shows such deductibles have risen six times faster than earnings since 2010. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015

California's new website compares medical costs, insurance payments

California Healthcare Compare provides comparison shopping for medical consumers. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association release floodwall of data, welcome Axis

The database has already allowed one company to identify potential healthcare savings of more than $3 million.  

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 24, 2015

Aetna, Anthem say megamergers will benefit consumers, maintain competition

Insurance CEOs assure Senate subcommittee mergers won't affect the market. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 24, 2015

CMS reports stable Medicare Advantage premiums, record enrollment

The ACA is cited for keeping costs down coupled with increased quality of care. 

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 23, 2015

17.6M have gained health coverage through ACA

HHS plans to go after the remaining 10.5 million eligible and uninsured individuals.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 23, 2015

JAMA: Pioneer ACOs reducing low-benefit services

A report concludes healthcare improved after participation in an ACO alternative payment model.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 23, 2015

Economists call for worldwide universal health coverage

A declaration in The Lancet argues it's the "economically smart thing to do."

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 23, 2015

NCQA swaps health plan rankings for ratings

The new system emphasizes outcomes and patient satisfaction.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 23, 2015

Survey: Consumerism demands improved healthcare customer service

Effortlessness may weigh most heavily with healthcare consumers used to choosing the path of least resistance.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 23, 2015

Wyoming burns through most of hospital subsidy fund

The state has given $1.3 million -- out of an earmarked $2 million -- to 18 hospitals since July.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015

False Medi-claims allegations result in $115M price-tag

Adventist Health System, which operates healthcare facilities in 10 states, agrees to settle improper compensation allegations.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 22, 2015

Insurance startup raises $100M to impact senior care through data

Clover Health is taking aim at the big Medicare health insurance companies through its use of data.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 21, 2015

Circuit court rules against ACA's contraception mandate

The federal appeals court decision could push the case to the Supreme Court.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 18, 2015

New insurance option impacts federal employee health rates

While the government expects a neutral budget impact, enrollees will see changes in their premiums.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 18, 2015

Cigna CEO says Anthem deal will increase choice

A reduction in the number of major health insurers will not harm competition, according to Cigna CEO David Cordani.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 18, 2015

Medicare Advantage enrollment hits close to 18M members

CMS data show program enrollment up by 7.3% since 2014.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 17, 2015

U.S. Census: Uninsured Americans down 13.3% from 2013

Federal data show people without health insurance for the entire 2014 calendar year was 10.4%.

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015

Banner Health all-in for Cerner EHR

Banner Health ditches a $115 million Epic EHR system at two recently acquired hospitals. 

By Nina Flanagan • Sept. 17, 2015

Questions surround payer impact of transgender care

Will coverage utlimately prove cost-effective?

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 16, 2015

Repealing ACA's individual mandate would save $300B, CBO says

“That total consists of a $311 billion decrease in direct spending partially offset by a $6 billion decrease in revenues,” the newly released report stated.

By Jeff Byers • Sept. 16, 2015

US Court of Appeals revives lawsuit against Aetna

The ruling makes no distinction between assignment of benefits and assignment of a legal claim to those benefits.  

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 16, 2015

California legislators pass medical marijuana regulation

The regulation will change everything for patients but little for the healthcare industry.

By Heather Caspi • Sept. 16, 2015