Susan Morse
Federal agency tells providers it has received reports of hospital fires requiring hospital evacuations, according to letter to administrators.
Congressional Budget Office says comprehensive major medical coverage at a minimum, covers high-cost medical events.
Kaiser Family Foundation poll found the 53 percent of people reported that they or someone in their household has a pre-existing condition.
Oak Street Health co-founder says measurably better care at lower cost will always be valuable, regardless of politics.
The case hinged on competition in the Medicare Advantage market, in which a combined Aetna/Humana would become a dominate player.
CMS is increasing oversight and number of audits, expert says.
CMS is also testing new Person Centered Community Care, or P3C, model for dually-eligible individuals who are at least 21 and have disabilities that impair their mobility, requiring nursing home care.
Despite assurance by President-elect Donald Trump to repeal and replace Obamacare, 400,000 more consumers signed up for coverage this year compared to last.
Federal risk corridor payments no longer deemed collectible given recent court ruling.
$950 million divestiture is ahead of Walgreens Boots Alliance acquisition of Rite Aid.