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Health numbers: S&P Dow Jones, UBA, Gallup
By Allison BellClaim costs are up, grandfathering is down and the uninsured rate is drifting.
April 07, 2016
Pfizer, Allergan $160 billion deal killed by U.S. tax rulesPfizer may split into new-drug and existing-drug units.
April 07, 2016
Allergan to pay Sosei unit $125 million for new therapiesAllergan may also make a deal with Heptares Therapeutics.
April 07, 2016
Oklahoma eyes PPACA funds, but without Medicaid expansionUnder the current rules, the state may have to cut provider reimbursement rates 25%.
April 06, 2016
Health plan carton label update: 'Simple fracture' winsThe updated SBC will also give information about pre-deductible benefits.
April 06, 2016
Health plan carton label update: 'Simple fracture' winsThe updated SBC will also give information about pre-deductible benefits.
April 06, 2016
DOL: Fiduciary rule applies to HSA advisorsThe rule will not apply to advice on health, disability or term life products, officials say.
April 06, 2016
DOL: Fiduciary rule applies to HSA advisorsThe rule will not apply to advice on health, disability or term life products, officials say.