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  • ACA could squeeze out best doctors, hospitals from networks

    Premium caps encourage insurers to avoid the best doctors and hospitals, an investigation by Watchdog.org suggests.

    By • Nov. 4, 2013

  • Ohio program pays PCPs for care management

    The new program' will begin by using primary care doctors to coordinate care.

    By • Nov. 4, 2013
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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
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    Cigna Q3 profit up almost 20 percent

    While net income for first nine months showed a 8 percent decrease, net income picked  up over Q3, 

    By • Oct. 31, 2013

  • Bill would repeal Medicare's SGR formula, create new incentive program

    The new bill would sunset penalties imposed by Medicare's existing quality-based programs.

    By • Oct. 31, 2013
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    Aetna Q3 net income up 4 percent

    Aetna third quarter revenues are up sharply as compared with Q3 2012.

    By • Oct. 30, 2013
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    Hospitals, beware the haters

    While insurers are the ones who set the rules,  hospitals may take the blame for the high co-payments and deductibles patients face.

    By • Oct. 29, 2013

  • WellPoint holds back on making health reform growth predictions

    The payer reports increases in both revenue and profits.

    By • Oct. 28, 2013

  • Lawmaker to introduce bill to delay individual mandate

    Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) plans to introduce legislation that would delay the individual mandate until after the health insurance exchanges are operating smoothly, reported Politico.

    By • Oct. 28, 2013

  • Vermont plans to launch single-payer system

    The system will take the form of a modified Medicare-for-all approach.

    By • Oct. 26, 2013

  • Out-of-network physician charges slam patients

    Problem may get worse under health reform

    By • Oct. 25, 2013
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    ACA isn't holding down prices in rural areas

    Bringing in additional carriers may be key to cost savings

    By • Oct. 24, 2013