Humana and private equity firms TPG Capital and Welsh, Carson, Anderson And Stowe have completed their $1.4 billion acquisition of hospice services provider Curo Health from Thomas H. Lee Partners.
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GOP State Senators Sue To Stop Nebraska Voters From Deciding Medicaid Expansion
Two Nebraska Republican legislators are suing to stop voters in the state from putting a Medicaid expansion initiative on the November general election ballot, questioning whether it meets legal requirements.
Amid Executive Shuffle, Anthem Looks To Expand Health Services
Anthem CEO Gail Boudreaux is dealing with executive departures while expanding into healthcare services, forming what some are calling a “mini Optum.”
Insurers To Trump: Suspending Payments For ‘High-Need Patients’ Roils Market
A decision by the Trump administration to suspend a ‘risk-adjustment’ program that helps “high-need” patients maintain health coverage will create an uncertain insurance market, health plans say.
Nebraska Medicaid Expansion Reaches Goal For Ballot Initiative
Supporters of Medicaid expansion in Nebraska say they have reached their goal to become the third Republican-leaning state this year to put an initiative on the November general election ballot.
As Numbers Swell, Nurse Practitioners Launch National Campaign
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners is launching a $2 million education and public awareness campaign as numbers of NPs swell to a quarter million.
Poll: 66% Of Voters Oppose Trump DOJ’s Move To Gut Patient Protections
Two-thirds of U.S. voters disapprove of the Trump Justice Department’s decision to support a lawsuit that would eliminate popular protections for patients with preexisting conditions under the Affordable Care Act.
Oscar Health To Enter Six New Insurance Markets Despite Obamacare Attacks
Oscar Health said it will sell health insurance in six new markets across three new states: Florida, Arizona and Michigan.
AMA Says Regulators Should Block CVS-Aetna Deal
The American Medical Association said regulators should block the CVS-Aetna merger, saying it would lead to higher health costs and too much control over seniors’ Medicare drug plans.
More Doctor Pay Tied To Patient Satisfaction And Outcomes
More physicians are earning bonuses and higher pay based on value-based metrics such as patient satisfaction and outcome measures.
