A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare that accused the Minnesota-based insurer of false claims and violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute, which stemmed from a HouseCalls visit and a $25 Walmart gift card.
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Anthem completes acquisition of Aspire Health months ahead of schedule
Anthem’s purchase of Aspire Health is a done deal, the Indianapolis-based insurer announced Monday. Completion is months ahead of schedule and the acquisition is part of an industry trend of insurers buying up providers.
Payer Roundup—Centene’s acquisition of Fidelis clears major hurdle; D.C. insurers eye 15% ACA premium hikes
Centene’s $3.75 billion deal with Fidelis is one step closer to completion following approval by the New York attorney general; ACA insurers in D.C. are eyeing double-digit premiums hikes for 2019; plus more industry news.
Blues hit the jackpot under Republicans’ tax law
Thirteen Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurers saved billions in taxes last year due to the Republican tax overhaul, but whether that will lead to lower premiums is unclear.
AI, innovation, value-based care: AHIP18 attendees look to the future
Attendees at this year’s AHIP conference will have one eye on value and technology, and another looking back on how the industry has changed. Executives from Oscar Health and Aetna said they are particularly focused on innovation and how other companie…
Insurer and provider groups wade into latest ACA legal battle
Several insurer and hospital groups, including the American Medical Association and American Hospital Association, are coming to the defense of the Affordable Care Act in its latest legal battle. The groups said GOP attorneys general lack legal standin…
CVS-Aetna prospects increase after AT&T-Time Warner approval, but challenges remain
If stock prices are anything to consider, federal approval of a merger between AT&T and Time Warner certainly doesn’t hurt CVS and Aetna’s chances, industry experts tell FierceHealthcare.
Consumers skeptical of Berkshire-Amazon-JPMorgan, single-payer
While everyone from Congress to Amazon is trying to overhaul the health insurance industry, most consumers are happy with the status quo, according to a newly released survey. We got our hands on the results, some of which were a bit surprising.
How CVS Health boosted specialty medication adherence with secure messaging, digital engagement
After an initial pilot showed a 30% jump in optimal medication adherence for cancer patients, CVS Health rolled out a secure messaging platform across its specialty division, with customized alerts on side effects and lab draws. “The current digital interaction wasn’t enough,” Surya Singh, CMO of Specialty for CVS Health, told FierceHealthcare.
Senate Finance Committee advances massive opioid package targeting Medicare, Medicaid
Legislation aimed at combating the opioid crisis is slowly but surely making its way through the Senate with a major focus on Medicare and Medicaid. Despite widespread agreement on the bills, the hearing still featured a few political jabs.
