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The future of value-based care
By David A. SaltzmanEvolent Health's Eric Parmenter explains how value-based care differs from the HMO model.
August 01, 2016
Zika is now (just about) hereWhat have we done to protect babies from needing a lifetime of long-term care?
August 01, 2016
Pregnant women should avoid Miami Zika outbreak area, CDC warnsFlorida mosquitoes have spread the virus to at least 14 people in Miami.
August 01, 2016
CNO says assets hard to value at Platinum-linked insurer trustsThe reinsurer says its assets are backed by its $2.4 billion balance sheet.
August 01, 2016
Celgene accused of using charities in ‘scheme to gain billions’Drug makers can help patient support charities, but they can't waive patients' drug co-pays.
August 01, 2016
DOL finalizes sweeping overtime pay changeThe salary threshold for those entitled to overtime pay will double under a new Department of Labor rule scheduled to go into effect in December.
August 01, 2016
Florida says Zika has likely spread in mainland U.S. for first timeThe condition can cause severe birth defects in babies and paralyze adults.
August 01, 2016
The mall of the future will offer dinner, movies, and a colonoscopyHealth care providers want to offer shoppers more than routine urgent care.