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Covered California first to cap monthly specialty drug copays
By Caroline ChenThe change could increase premiums an average of about 1 percent.
May 21, 2015
MedPAC official: Fix the Medicare skilled nursing benefits observation-stay trapMedPAC says observation-stay days should count toward the skilled-nursing care eligibility requirements.
May 21, 2015
Covered California reboots its small-group divisionManagers hope for 30 percent growth this year and 40 percent growth next year.
May 21, 2015
Karen Ignagni to lead EmblemHealthDaniel Durham, the acting CEO, was a policy shaper at the drug makers' top trade group.
May 21, 2015
CVS to buy Omnicare in $12.7 billion pharmacy expansion dealOmnicare helps long-term care facilities manage residents' medications.
May 21, 2015
CVS to buy Omnicare in $12.7 billion pharmacy expansion dealOmnicare helps long-term care facilities manage residents' medications.
May 21, 2015
Zenefits unleashes more disruptionThe startup benefits company, valued at $500 million after its last round of fundraising, is rolling out two more potential industry disruptors.
May 21, 2015
Hackers breach D.C. insurer in latest attack on health companyCareFirst coverage is on Congress members' exchange health plan menu.