Operations
Operating profit for the fourth quarter was $255 million, compared to $112 million the year before.
On Jan. 23, a federal court ruled against Aetna's proposed $37 billion merger with Humana.
Estimate tools, system-wide access to balance information and patient portals all serve to boost collections and patient convenience.
America's Essential Hospitals says even if earlier repeal plan is enacted, hospitals still would face a $16.8 billion loss.
Over the next year and a half, the four healthcare systems of Ascension Wisconsin will all rebrand with the Ascension name.
Partnership improves LogistiCare's capacity to ensure transportation services for its commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plan members.
Anthem, Cigna have already ended policy of prior authorization for medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders.
Group sent letter to the bill's sponsors, including Democratic Sen. Richard Durbin from Illinois and South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Studies show that when consumers must spend a big chunk of their own money on their care, they can cut back by as much as 15 percent.
HHS draft proposals obtained by Politico are aimed at keeping exchange market stable for insurers in 2018.