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Humana CEO: ‘We’ll Continue To Build’ Walgreens, Walmart Relationships

Humana’s relationships with Walgreens Boots Alliance and Walmart to establish closer ties with national retail healthcare providers is going well, Humana CEO Bruce Broussard said.

Going Their Separate Ways: How A Qatari Children’s Hospital Has Coped With The Economic Boycott

The experiences of a modern hospital on the outskirts of Doha offer insights into what the country at large has been going through since a trade boycott was launched by four of its neighbours in June 2017

Midterm Elections: What’s The Verdict For Aging Policies?

The midterm elections may have major implications for aging issues such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Here’s one analyst’s view.

New Medicaid Expansion States Could Boost UnitedHealth, Centene

Votes to expand Medicaid in Nebraska, Idaho and Utah could benefit health insurance companies like Centene and UnitedHealth Group.

Risk-Sharing Arrangements May Boost Fortunes Of Certain Prescription Drugs

Following establishment of risk-sharing arrangements, sales volume for certain drugs has gradually increased. This is not to say that risk-sharing has been the only driving factor, but it appears to be one of several key factors.

Blue House, Red Senate: What Now For American Healthcare?

As predicted, Republicans kept the Senate majority while Democrats wrested control of the House. This congressional split bodes poorly for the 71% of voters who labeled healthcare as “very important” in determining their vote.

The Democrats Won On Health Care. What Will They Do Now?

With large Democratic wins, control of the House and a pickup of seven Governorships, the people have spoken. Health care is a mess and they want it fixed. With President Trump and the Republican controlled Senate, what can the Democrats do to move the…

Utah Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion

Utah voters Tuesday approved Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act via ballot initiative, overcoming years of Republican opposition by GOP state legislators.

Idaho Medicaid Expansion Sails To Victory

Idaho voted Tuesday to expand Medicaid via ballot initiative, overcoming years of opposition from conservative Republican legislators who refused to pass legislation.

Nebraska Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion In Snub To Gov. Ricketts

Nebraska voters approved Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act via ballot initiative, overcoming years of Republican opposition by GOP state legislators and Gov. Pete Ricketts.