Susan Morse
Manufacturers have wanted to offer lower cost versions but were locked into contracts with other parties in the supply chain, HHS Secretary Alex Azar says.
The cost of a healthcare breach is about $408 per patient record and that doesn't include the loss of business, productivity and reputation.
Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act passes in bipartisan effort in committee, but full Senate approval may mean bill modifications.
CMS Administrator Seema Verma says administration is not afraid of legal push-back from providers or payers.
Judge Richard Leon says the merger potentially has "grave consequences for millions of people."
He succeeds Chuck Stokes, who is retiring at the end of the year.
Competition, an aging workforce, an outdated image contribute to staffing shortages for the health insurance industry.
Profit surpasses expectations; Deal with John Muir Health to run non-clinical operations is the first of many collaborations.
The House voted overwhelmingly to repeal the tax on high-end health plans.
The court case for the DOJ-approved merger drags on 8 months after companies closed the deal.