PBMs, retailers, and providers are getting together to integrate health plans, with Walmart-Humana taking mergers to another level of complexity and transformation, says one healthcare consultant.
Consumers who chose to pay a penalty rather than sign up for health insurance are getting a break, depending where they live. Most consumers have been required under the Affordable Care Act to have health insurance or pay a federal penalty of $695 per adult or 2.5...
A JPMorgan Chase analysis of more than 1 million tax refunds points to increased spending on deferred healthcare services, especially among those who file early.
CVS Health will begin its expansion into kidney care with a program that helps identify chronic kidney disease early. The company will also offer home dialysis for patients through its Coram business, and it is working with another unspecified company to develop a new...
These comments were among tens of thousands submitted in response to the HHS Office for Civil Rights proposal to enhance protections for healthcare workers with conscientious objections.
California prosecutors allege the Sacramento-based health system engages in illegal practices that stifle competition and lead to higher healthcare costs for consumers.
