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With GOP Losses, Obamacare Heads For Expansion And Calm
Obamacare and its Medicaid expansion are about about to enter a period of expansion and calm, healthcare executives, incoming members of Congress and industry analysts say.
Humana CEO: ‘We’ll Continue To Build’ Walgreens, Walmart Relationships
Humana’s relationships with Walgreens Boots Alliance and Walmart to establish closer ties with national retail healthcare providers is going well, Humana CEO Bruce Broussard said.
New Medicaid Expansion States Could Boost UnitedHealth, Centene
Votes to expand Medicaid in Nebraska, Idaho and Utah could benefit health insurance companies like Centene and UnitedHealth Group.
Utah Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion
Utah voters Tuesday approved Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act via ballot initiative, overcoming years of Republican opposition by GOP state legislators.
Idaho Medicaid Expansion Sails To Victory
Idaho voted Tuesday to expand Medicaid via ballot initiative, overcoming years of opposition from conservative Republican legislators who refused to pass legislation.
Nebraska Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion In Snub To Gov. Ricketts
Nebraska voters approved Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act via ballot initiative, overcoming years of Republican opposition by GOP state legislators and Gov. Pete Ricketts.
CVS Says Aetna Deal Will Close By Thanksgiving
CVS Health said the acquisition of Aetna will close by Thanksgiving, which is in two weeks, CVS CEO Larry Merlo said Tuesday.
How Walmart Beats Amazon In The Big Easy
Walmart and Ochsner Health Network in New Orleans are offering a new “accountable care plan” to employees that could be a national model to reducing costs and improving quality of care to the retailer’s U.S. employees.
Medicaid Expansion Has Momentum Ahead Of Tuesday’s Midterms
Ballot initiatives to expand Medicaid in Republican-leaning Idaho, Nebraska and Utah have momentum heading into to Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Cigna CEO: Express Scripts Will Help Us Treat The ‘Whole Person’
Cigna CEO David Cordani says the acquisition of Express Scripts will close by the end of December.
