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Centene: Approval For WellCare Deal ‘Ahead Of Schedule’
Centene said the approval process for its acquisition of WellCare Health Plans “is ahead of schedule” with just two states and the federal government needed to approve the merger.
What’s Worse: GMO Mosquitoes Or Dying Babies?
We must proceed carefully with new genetic engineering technologies, but we must also weigh the risks of inaction, as each year hundreds of millions of people — mostly children — needlessly die, get sick, or suffer genetic defects. GMO mosquitoes are s…
High-risk patients benefit from undergoing surgery at teaching hospitals
Teaching hospitals posted superior outcomes, including higher 30-day mortality rates, for patients who underwent general or vascular surgery.
Healthcare costs projected to rise 5% in 2020 as employers look to control costs
Despite this cost increase, 95% of employers are very confident their organization will continue to sponsor healthcare benefits to active employees.
What Do We Know About Infant Mortality in the U.S. and Comparable Countries?
An updated slideshow examines infant mortality rates in the United States, including variations by race and ethnicity and comparisons with similar countries.
