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Insurance
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Federal judge sides with DOJ, blocking Aetna-Humana merger
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates on Monday sided with the Department of Justice to block the merger of Aetna…
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While genetic tests proliferate, journalists cite the lack of scientific evidence
The potential benefits of genetic testing are widely touted and drive greater interest in these tests – even though the…
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The importance of addressing hospital-acquired superbug infections
For three years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have penalized hospitals when the institutions show unacceptably high…
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Report: Rate of uninsured Americans dropped in every state
A new Commonwealth Fund report provides a good New Year marker on the uninsurance rate as a result of the…
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2016 in review: What were you reading on Covering Health?
As we get ready to gear up for what is sure to be a year full of health-related news, it’s…
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What many Trump supporters believe about the promised elimination of the ACA
Many people who gained coverage under the Affordable Care Act voted for Donald Trump, even though he promised to get…
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How will the election affect the business of health care?
The Washington Post has taken a post-election look at 15 major industries in a story aptly titled, “Mr. Business Goes…
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Looking below the surface of those ‘outrageous hospital bill’ stories
We may need a new hashtag to supplement #surprisemedbills. Perhaps #shockingmedbills would fit because some bills are just that. Recent…
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Need help navigating the current health care premium controversy?
Buying health insurance – or understanding what our plans cover and how much we have to pay – isn’t easy.…
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Here’s what you need to know about new hospital readmission penalties
Since 2012, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has had a logical approach to getting hospitals to decrease…