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Analysts at WalletHub measured the impact of geography on the healthcare industry, looking at costs, access and outcomes.

Funds are awarded to organizations in 34 states that have a federally-facilitated marketplace.

FAIR Health, a nonprofit cost transparency and health research company, has launched a free mobile app it says can help improve health insurance literacy, promote transparency in medical and dental costs, and increase healthcare engagement among Connecticut residents.

Several states now require insurers to keep directories updated at least every quarter, among other guidelines.

Nearly 20 percent of Medicare patients return to the hospital within 30 days, costing more than $26 billion annually, federal data shows.

Researchers have found that hospitals with the highest rates of readmission were actually more likely to show better mortality scores in patients treated for heart failure, COPD and stroke.

In fact, researchers said shorter stays often came with higher price tags.

Systems to focus on knowledge sharing on population health, introduction of Medicare Advantage to Lehigh Valley.

Separate study says 45 percent may be a low estimate and number could be closer to 65 percent.

Mylan said Monday it will offer a generic version of the life-saving allergy treatment following weeks of criticism over price hike.