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It's been estimated that nearly 30 percent of laboratory testing in the United States may be wasteful.
Company run by California billionaire physician Patrick Soon-Shiong will operate hospitals; deal could mean millions in upgrades, expanded services.
As other insurers such as Anthem have been exiting the exchanges citing losses and an unstable market, Centene has shown success.
Partnership venture with Emerus will yield three more new Las Vegas "neighborhood" hospitals this year.
Rural populations suffer from numerous health disparities and poorer outcomes than those in urban settings, putting pressure on hospitals.
Hartford campus where company was founded in 19th Century will remain but its long-term commitment there depends on Connecticut's economic health.
Market forces driving negative trends include consumerism, denials and complex contracts, documentation demands and bad integrations, Advisory Board says.
Minuteman Insurance Company will begin writing business as of January 1, 2018.
Shortage of 20 to 30,000 physicians by 2025 possible; Nurse practitioner trainees now represent 19 percent of all medical trainees, expert says.
Recovery effort came with a price tag of roughly $118 per claim, or as much as $8.6 billion in appeals-related administrative costs, Change Healthcare said.