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Humana And Private Equity Finalize $1.4 Billion Curo Health Hospice Deal
Humana and private equity firms TPG Capital and Welsh, Carson, Anderson And Stowe have completed their $1.4 billion acquisition of hospice services provider Curo Health from Thomas H. Lee Partners.
Study: Medicare Advantage Cut ER Visits 33% Compared To Fee-For-Service
Seniors enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans had 33% fewer emergency room visits and 23% fewer stays in a hospital than those enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare, Avalere Health says.
GOP State Senators Sue To Stop Nebraska Voters From Deciding Medicaid Expansion
Two Nebraska Republican legislators are suing to stop voters in the state from putting a Medicaid expansion initiative on the November general election ballot, questioning whether it meets legal requirements.
Amid Executive Shuffle, Anthem Looks To Expand Health Services
Anthem CEO Gail Boudreaux is dealing with executive departures while expanding into healthcare services, forming what some are calling a “mini Optum.”
Paul Ryan’s Budget Cuts Children’s Hospitals At The Wrong Time
U.S. children’s hospitals would see drastic reductions in funding for their patients if the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives’ proposed budget passes, pediatric facilities say.
Insurers To Trump: Suspending Payments For ‘High-Need Patients’ Roils Market
A decision by the Trump administration to suspend a ‘risk-adjustment’ program that helps “high-need” patients maintain health coverage will create an uncertain insurance market, health plans say.
Walgreens Completes Investment In Chinese Pharmacy Chain
Walgreens Boots Alliance has completed its 40% stake in Chinese retail pharmacy chain Sinopharm Holding Guoda Drugstores Co. for $416 million.
Nebraska Medicaid Expansion Reaches Goal For Ballot Initiative
Supporters of Medicaid expansion in Nebraska say they have reached their goal to become the third Republican-leaning state this year to put an initiative on the November general election ballot.
Amazon’s PillPack Deal Adds Drama To Rite Aid-Albertsons Vote
Amazon’s purchase of the online retail pharmacy PillPack comes as Rite Aid shareholders weigh whether to vote in favor of a merger with Albertsons grocery.
Medical Schools Rip Trump Move Against Race Consideration At Universities
The Association of American Medical Colleges said it was “deeply concerned” that the Trump administration was rescinding guidance on consideration of race in university admission.
