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Report shines a harsh light on the cost of high-deductible plans to consumers

Premiums for employer-sponsored insurance plans over the last 10 years rose 55 percent, twice as fast as workers’ earnings.

U.S. Supreme Court sides with DSH hospitals on payments

American Hospital Association applauds the decision, in which billions of dollars are at stake.

Emergency medicine compensation grew by over 40%, according to MGMA research

Provider pay has increased 7 to 11 percent over last 5 years as shortages lead to practices offering more salary to recruit new doctors.

KLAS scores payer IT consulting firms

Change Healthcare and FlexTech lead the list of 11 organizations, receiving praise for providing good value for the price.

Judge rules against DOJ in CVS Health and Aetna case

Antitrust and healthcare witnesses for the American Medical Association are scheduled to testify starting Tuesday.

Precision medicine: Barriers to investment

The case for precision medicine has been made. Now, how do we make it happen?

American Medical Association, Department of Justice, file counter-motions in CVS\Aetna hearing

The AMA indicated it was blindsided by the DOJ motion to change court procedure, which was filed four business days before hearing begins.

PACE final rule enforces patient protections through sanctions, monetary penalties

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly organizations are also being allowed new flexibilities for care.

Health plan satisfaction with benefits coverage is rising

Insurers miss the mark when it comes to member expectations for the kind of consumer experiences they get from other industries.

M&A professionals see bright future for healthcare deals, despite political uncertainties

Poll reveals confidence in IT sector, while challenges remain in recruiting talent to capitalize on population health, precision medicine and more.