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Oscar Health Accuses Florida Blues Plan Of Broker Monopoly

Oscar Health is accusing health insurer Florida Blue of forcing brokers to sell its policies and hurting the ability of consumers to make more affordable choices.

With GOP Losses, Obamacare Heads For Expansion And Calm

Obamacare and its Medicaid expansion are about about to enter a period of expansion and calm, healthcare executives, incoming members of Congress and industry analysts say.

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.

CVS Says Aetna Deal Will Close By Thanksgiving

CVS Health said the acquisition of Aetna will close by Thanksgiving, which is in two weeks, CVS CEO Larry Merlo said Tuesday.

Anthem’s Shift From Obamacare To Medicare Increases Profits

Anthem’s decision to stop selling Obamacare helped boost third quarter profits by 29%, the insurer said.

Aetna Reports $1B Profit As Sale To CVS Health Nears Closing

Aetna reported $1 billion in the third quarter profits as the insurer prepares to be taken over by drugstore giant CVS Health.

Rite Aid’s CEO And Board Face Confidence Vote Next Week

Rite Aid’s board and CEO face an uncertain vote from shareholders Tuesday when a new board slate is voted on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the company’s annual meeting in New York.

Centene’s Obamacare Profits Rise As Insurer Expands To 20 States

Centene is expanding Obamacare coverage to 20 states in 2019 amid rising profits and revenues.

Half Of Medicaid Plans Launching Population Health Models

Half of Medicaid managed care plans say they are piloting “population specific” value-based payment models, the inaugural report from the Institute for Medicaid Innovation said.

Medicare Advantage’s Latest Benefit Helps Grandma Kick The Habit

Nearly half of Medicare Advantage plans are offering new supplement benefits for 2019 that range from nicotine replacement therapy to in-home support from a caregiver or social worker, Avalere Health says in a new report.