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Anthem, Cigna Await Delaware Court's Ruling
Cigna claims that it's owed around $16 billion as the injured party in the deal, while Anthem says it's owed...
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New Guidance on Medicaid Demonstrations Released as Judge Mulls Legality of Work Requirements
New tools and guidance aim to help states document and assess their Medicaid waiver projects, including those involving work requirements.
Judge Vows To Rule On Medicaid Work Requirements By End Of March
A ruling against a Medicaid work requirement would have vast repercussions in states that have been approved for the mandate.
Covidien to Pay $17.4M to Settle Kickbacks Allegations
Federal prosecutors said the illegal remuneration took the form of free or discounted medical practice and market development support for...
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Patients Question How FDA Approves Medical Devices
More ailments are being treated with medical devices, including implants. And most of these, unlike pharmaceuticals, don't go through human...
Washington AG Announces Intent to Sue Over Title X Rule
Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson said he will be seeking a temporary injunction to prevent the rule from taking...
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Judge Allows Ex-Optum Exec to Work for Amazon Healthcare Venture
A closely watched trade-secrets dispute in a federal courtroom ended with the judge rejection Optum's request for a temporary restraining...
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Unconstitutional Interference? UPMC Countersues Pennsylvania AG
A long-running feud between UPMC and Highmark is heating up as the expiration date on a five-year consent decree draws...
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More to Come This Week on Optum's Dispute with Amazon Healthcare Venture Exec
An order from the First Circuit sent the parties back to the District Court for more hearings this week on...
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House Officially Intervenes in High-Stakes Case to Defend ACA
Some have argued the House should focus on solving the pending ACA dispute through legislation, not litigation. Others argue the...
Mississippi Physicians to Pay $817K to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Federal prosecutors say the physicians in the now-dissolved Mississippi medical group failed to return Medicare overpayments, but self-reported the infractions...
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'Purely Private Dispute'? Amazon-Bound Exec Escalates Optum Trade-Secrets Suit
The proxy skirmish between a major healthcare player and an aspiring disruptor is headed to the First Circuit Court of...