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Not Fake News! A Trump Administration Rule Models Government Civility

A little-unnoticed Trump administration regulation offers quiet evidence that bipartisan civility in government is possible. Despite involving Obamacare, millions of Medicare beneficiaries and $100 billion in federal spending, ideological fireworks wer…

NYSE’s Warning To Rite Aid May Force A Deal

The NYSE’s notice to Rite Aid that the drugstore chain is no longer in compliance with “listing standards” may trigger a “reverse stock split,” the company said.

Amid Opioid Crisis, The Joint Commission Revises Pain Standards For Health Facilities

The Joint Commission is revising “assessment and management standards” for behavioral health care, home care and nursing care center programs in the wake of the nation’s opioid crisis.

Best Known For Obamacare, Centene Makes Global Play

Obamacare provider Centene is looking for growth opportunities outside the U.S. in Europe and other global markets to expand.

Amazon Is Feeling Better About Your Illness

Amazon.com’s plans to revolutionize healthcare are starting to come into focus. It should come as no surprise that the Seattle ecommerce giant plans to upend this sector, too.

Medicare At 55 Could Gain Momentum In 2019

Allowing Americans to buy into Medicare at age 55 could gain momentum with Democrats in control of the U.S. House of Representatives and several Senate supporters running for President in 2020.

Public Housing Authorities Seek Closer Ties To Health Insurers

Public housing authorities are seeking partnerships with health insurance companies and medical care providers to better address social determinants of health.

Rite Aid’s PBM Suddenly Looks More Attractive

Rite Aid’s pharmacy benefit manager EnvisionRx is a bright spot for the embattled drugstore chain thanks to growth of sales of Medicare drug plans.

Cigna-Express Scripts Merger A Done Deal By Thursday

Cigna said it will close on Thursday its acquisition of Express Scripts, the last major standalone pharmacy benefit manager (PBM).

To Win Over FTC, DaVita Sale Price To UnitedHealth Drops To $4.3B

UnitedHealth Group will pay nearly$600 million less for DaVita Medical Group in an effort to satisfy the Federal Trade Commission and close the acquisition.