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U.S. charges 3 in $1 billion Miami-based Medicare fraud case
By Chris Strohm and Andrew HarrisThe allegations center on billing at a chain of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
July 24, 2016
Humana and Covered CaliforniaOne thing is certain about the future of the ACA exchanges: Something will happen in the future.
July 23, 2016
5 reasons to back the Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana dealsThe federal government is throwing the antitrust book at Anthem's effort to acquire Cigna Corp., and Aetna's effort to wed Humana.
July 22, 2016
HealthCare.gov wants Web brokers' names on all printout pagesA recent enrollment update also includes a major new section on 1095-A coverage notice problems.
July 22, 2016
Humana, Centene win big military health administration contractsVendors that lose during one round of bidding can file appeals.
July 22, 2016
Chinese scientists plan first human test with gene editing toolResearchers will try to treat lung cancer by changing the cancer cells' DNA.
July 22, 2016
Fight or run is choice for health insurers after DOJ suitMark Bertolini says Humana deal problems could affect Aetna's use of the ACA exchange system.
July 22, 2016
A tale of woes: boomers trying to build a retirement nest eggEight in 10 boomers don't know the amount of pre-retirement income theyd feel comfortable living on into their golden years.