Susan Morse
Bill needs at least $359 billion over 10 years, up to $656 billion, according to Urban Institute report.
CMS has chosen seven payers in selected regions as partners offering their own payment incentives to primary care practices.
Individual mandate and Medicaid expansion in Obamacare may remain in Senate plan.
New process allows them to start and finish their application through a third-party website managed by direct enrollment partners.
The cost of the Senate Finance Committee bipartisan bill to modernize Medicare would be offset by $455 million in savings.
New plan replaces Affordable Care Act mandate for small business insurance coverage.
Several representatives purchased shares in a company named by HHS Secretary Tom Price during his confirmation hearings, Politico reports.
Anthem is fighting back against paying Cigna the $1.8 billion termination fee, saying Cigna refused to support the merger.
The acquisition represents Optum's first venture into the Massachusetts provider market.
Anthem accuses Cigna of sabotaging deal and says it will not pay the $1.8 billion break-up fee that was initially part of the agreement.