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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.
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A small share of Medicare enrollees to benefit from new medication spending cap, report finds
As of January 1, Medicare Part D enrollees will spend less than $2,000 out of pocket per year on their medications.
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Florida Blue is the latest insurer to sue feds over Medicare star ratings
New year, same drama.
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Transcarent to acquire health benefits platform Accolade for $621m
The health benefits startup is acquiring Accolade at $7.03 per share—double its prior day’s closing number.
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Senate report says PE-backed hospitals prioritize profit over patients
Private equity firms Apollo Global Management and Leonard Green & Partners were the focus of the report.
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CMS pays Centene $200m over star ratings controversy
Health plans sued over star ratings, and now the federal government is paying.
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