Medicaid, Medicare reflect 59% of revenue for 5 largest commercial insurers
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) After the ACA’s passage, the number of Americans enrolled in public coverage grew
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Why the CVS-Aetna deal could push Walmart to buy Humana
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health has inked a definitive merger agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Aetna
Read MoreLack of price transparency online still persists
At a time when a growing number of consumers are turning to the Internet to make decisions on their health,
Read MoreOnly 33 percent of seniors compare prices for Medicare plans
According to a survey from WellCare Health Plans, Medicare beneficiaries said that reviewing their Medicare plan once a year is
Read MoreDangling A Carrot For Patients To Take Healthy Steps: Does It Work?
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) Patricia Alexander knew she needed a mammogram but just couldn’t find the time.
Read MoreMedical records are going for as much as $60 per record on the dark web
Medical records are a hot commodity in the dark corners of the internet. With a price as much as $60
Read MoreExtra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
(Source – www.ssa.gov) Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. The Extra Help
Read MoreNew Drugs Could Prevent Migraine Headaches For Some People
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) People who experience frequent migraines may soon have access to a new class of drugs.
Read MoreIt’s official: CVS Health acquires Aetna for $69 billion
After months of speculation CVS Health and Aetna officially announced their acquisition plan. In a $69 billion deal, CVS Health
Read MoreWith CHIP In Limbo, Here Are 5 Takeaways On The Congressional Impasse
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Two months past its deadline, Congress has yet to fund the Children’s Health
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