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Two Illinois Medicaid managed-care insurers become one
Harmony Health Plan is becoming part of Meridian Health Plan following WellCare’s $2.5 billion acquisition of Meridian. Illinois’ Medicaid managed-care program is back down to six insurers.
FTC gets ‘Trumpcare’ health plan shut down
A federal judge temporarily shut down a South Florida-based operation called Simple Health Plans that allegedly collected more than $100 million from tens of thousands of consumers for plans dubbed Trumpcare and simplemedicareplans.
House sweep pits Dems against Trump (and maybe Pharma)
House Democrats hold the gavels for the first time in nearly a decade in a newly divided Congress where no one expects sweeping changes … but where President Donald Trump will meet opposition oversight.
2018 Midterm Elections Tracker: The effect on healthcare
Our 2018 midterm elections tracker includes updated election results from election night, including congressional and gubernatorial races, as well as ballot measures affecting issues such as Medicaid expansion.
Beaumont to build $45 million mental health hospital in Southeast Mich.
Beaumont Health and hospital management company Universal Health Services will build a $45 million hospital in Dearborn dedicated to mental health services.
Most hospitals fail to improve their workplaces, harming patient care
Only 21% of 535 hospitals analyzed showed sizable improvements in workplace environment scores, according to a new study. Patients have suffered as a result.
Most hospitals fail to improve their workplaces, harming patient care
Only 21% of 535 hospitals analyzed showed sizable improvements in workplace environment scores, according to a new study. Patients have suffered as a result.
Nursing home star ratings don’t reflect patient safety events
A new study finds patient safety measures don’t have a strong influence on the overall star rating a nursing home will receive on CMS’ Nursing Home Compare website.
Tenet narrows net loss in third quarter of 2018
While Tenet Healthcare Corp.’s revenue in the third quarter fell due to divestitures, it still beat analysts’ expectations.
Medicare for All PAC only endorses 7 House Democrat candidates
The new political action committee organized to promote a single payer healthcare platform endorsed fewer than 10 Democratic House candidates.
