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Two Blue Cross Plans To Create National Health Insurer

Cambia Health Solutions and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina said they have formed “a strategic affiliation” that will consolidate management and operations of the two large Blue Cross health plans.

Making Markets Work For Pharmaceuticals

Markets can work for pharmaceuticals but they require the support of firms and regulators. Firms can either work to make pharmaceutical markets more competitive or accept single payer healthcare.

Hospitals: Medicare-Like Public Options Don’t Pay Us Enough Money

The hospital industry Tuesday ripped Medicare-like public option proposals saying their payment rates aren’t high enough.

How IBM Learns From Machine Learning

With almost 40% of its research and development budget targeting blue sky research, IBM tries to keep its place in the fierce competition for the next computing era

Why Microsoft’s AI App For The Blind Could Lead Everyone With Sight

Microsoft’s Seeing AI app narrates the world for its blind users, guessing at a person’s age, gender and even their facial expression. It also offers a hint of how more people will use such tech in the future.

The African Childhood Cancer Specialists Lost On Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302

Among the 32 Kenyans onboard Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 were three women on their way back home after a conference focused on improving the lives of children with cancer in Africa.

UnitedHealth And OptumRx To Pass Drug Maker Rebates To More Clients

UnitedHealth Group and OptumRx, are expanding a new program that passes along pharmacy discounts they get from drug manufacturer rebates to new employer customers.

20 Happiest And 20 Unhappiest Cities In America

A new report lists the happiest and the unhappiest cities in the country.

Why These Brands Are Integrating Self-Care At SXSW

Chillhouse, Shhhowercap and Love Wellness have integrated into SxSW to promote self-care culture.

Medical Technology Industry Pushes For Permanent End To Device Tax

The medical technology industry is pushing for a permanent end to a 2.3% tax on medical device sales that has already been on hiatus for almost four years.