Susan Morse
Democrats protest lack of transparency in bill being crafted behind closed doors.
Systems need to accept the new number by April 2018, but may file claims using a patient's Social Security number during the transition.
CEOs of Greenville and Palmetto will continue to serve as co-CEOs of the new not-for-profit company.
Effective immediately, Cigna may resume marketing of its Medicare Advantage-prescription drug and Medicare Part D plans.
Conroy, current CEO of Lahey Hospital in Massachusetts, replaces James Weinstein, who steps down June 30.
The health plans will be sold on the Ohio health insurance exchange as well as off the exchange starting in 2018.
Per capita healthcare spending in Medicaid expansion and non-expansion states is similar, new CMS report says.
The insurer is entering the exchange market in Nevada, Missouri and Kansas and is growing its presence in six other states.
Landlord ready to take over one of the nation's largest nursing home chains.
Reason is declining reimbursement rates coupled with an increase in the administrative burden, particularly due to EHRs.