Payers
How proposed HIPAA regulations may impact providers’ bottom lines
AMA’s president warned that independent physician practices could close due to the financial strain.
Health Insurance
Payers
Cigna sells Medicare business to HCSC for $3.3 billion
The acquisition comes amid market pressures like increased medical costs.
Pharma
Why independent pharmacies are pushing back on Medicare’s drug price negotiation program
Over 90% of independent pharmacy owners worry the program would severely hurt their finances, one survey reported.
Payers
Short-term health plans: Bargain or burden?
These plans are like a bargain bin mystery box for healthcare.
Payers
UnitedHealth earnings beat expectations in first report since CEO’s killing
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty acknowledged issues with the insurance industry but vowed reform.
Payers
Florida Blue is the latest insurer to sue feds over Medicare star ratings
New year, same drama.
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