Trump Administration Proposes Stricter Obamacare Rules
The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed changes to the Obamacare individual insurance market that insurers welcomed as a good start but that others pointed out could raise out-of-pocket cost for consumers.
What's On Our Radar, February 15, 2017
Russia, Trump's meetings and Obamacare. Here's what's On Our Radar today: Fallout continues to mount after former national security adviser Gen. Michael Flynn resigned.
Anthem Sues Cigna to Block Deal Termination
Anthem said on Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit seeking to block smaller rival Cigna from terminating their proposed $54 billion deal.
Merck Stops Clinical Trial of Alzheimer's Drug
Merck & Co. said Tuesday it stopped a clinical trial of an experimental Alzheimer's drug because it wasn't helping patients, the latest setback in the pharmaceutical industry's quest to find a better treatment for the brain disorder.
Rep. Mark Sanford to Introduce Obamacare Replacement Plan
South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford is taking the lead on new legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Health Insurer Anthem Says Cigna Cannot End Merger Agreement
Health insurer Anthem Inc said on Tuesday that Cigna Corp could not unilaterally terminate an agreement between the two companies to merge.
The Alzheimer's Test That Peter Thiel, Yahoo Founder Jerry Yang are Backing
A start-up called Neurotrack has developed a five-minute digital test to detect early signs of cognitive decline -- and big investors like Peter Thiel and Yahoo Founder Jerry Yang are on board, as to date the company has secured $9.5 million in venture capital funding.
Aetna, Humana End $34B Merger Agreement
Health insurer Aetna and rival Humana said on Tuesday they had mutually ended their $34 billion merger agreement.
Sen. Roger Wicker on his meeting with Judge Gorsuch
Sen. Roger Wicker meets with Judge Gorsuch
Recalls this week: Laptop batteries, chairs
A recall for overheating laptop batteries made by Panasonic was expanded this week.
Fmr. Quarterback Brett Favre Pushes 'Game Changer' Concussion Drug
Former NFL Star Brett Favre played in a ton of games during his illustrious 20 year career, but during his last play ever, he had an “eye opening experience” after suffering a scary concussion.
Obamacare Architect on Possible Repeal: ‘Doctors Love it’
The Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo had a fiery interview Friday with Obamacare architect Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel as the two disagreed over the Obama-era healthcare law’s impact on the economy.
12.2 Million Sign Up for 'Obamacare' Despite its Problems
More than 12.2 million people have signed up for coverage nationwide this year under the Obama-era health care law even with the uncertainty created by President Donald Trump's vow to repeal and replace it.
Senate Votes to Confirm Rep. Tom Price as Health Secretary
The U.S. Senate voted on Friday to confirm Representative Tom Price as the top U.S. healthcare official.
GM recalls older sports cars to fix air bag sensor problem
General Motors is recalling more than 98,000 older sports cars in the U.S. and Canada because a faulty sensor can disable the front passenger air bag.
CVS Profit Beats on Pharmacy Benefits Manager Strength
Drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager CVS Health Corp reported better-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday, helped by strength in its PBM business.
Anthem-Cigna health insurance merger rejected by judge
Predicting diminished competition and likely higher costs, a federal judge rejected Anthem Inc.'s bid to buy rival health insurer Cigna Corp.
US judge blocks Anthem-Cigna health insurance merger
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Anthem Inc.'s bid to buy rival health insurer Cigna Corp., saying the merger would likely lead to higher costs, less competition and diminished innovation.
Vermont will test new health system with Medicaid patients
About 30,000 of Vermont's Medicaid patients will take part in a pilot project that will test a new health care payment system designed to reward providers for keeping patients healthy, rather than paying them to cure people who are already sick, Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday.
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