Policy and Legislation
Some insurers are able to refile higher premium rates reflecting the loss of the payments, while others will have to absorb the cost.
Programs to improve health for employees focus on common-sense approaches such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and keeping cholesterol in check.
While GOP and President Trump seek major cuts in federal funding of Medicaid, 26 states this year expanded or enhanced benefits.
Proposal by Sens. Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray is seen as short-term fix for healthcare coverage under ACA.
This is despite seven NextGen ACOs having lost money, and three had dropped out in 2016 due to financial targets they said were set too high to earn savings.
The much-liked holdover from the Obama administration is a top contender to fill the position abruptly left vacant by Tom Price.
Healthcare bill expected to come up again next year, but insurers are dealing now with loss of cost-sharing reduction payments.
State said it had decided what each hospital would receive based on need, but many public hospitals will get less than they asked for.
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Pharmacists have become a critical part of healthcare delivery.
Insurance and provider organizations warn Congress there would be 'serious consequences' without legislative action.