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UnitedHealth Deal for DaVita Medical Unit Wins FTC Approval
By John Tozzi and David McLaughlinOptum already has ties to about 35,000 physicians.
June 19, 2019
Deal Combines Long-Term Care Insurance DistributorsJoseph Pulitano will be the CEO of the new LTC Agency Operations business.
June 18, 2019
European Junk Bond Buyers Demand Issuer Financial Health DetailsUnits of Allianz and AXA are supporting the fight for more financial strength disclosure.
June 18, 2019
House Nears Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment VoteThe current expiration date for the provision is Sept. 30.
June 17, 2019
3 Splashes of Individual Coverage HRA Cold WaterKim Buckey says there are forces that could limit the new ICHRA program's appeal.
June 17, 2019
Life and Annuity Distributor Arranges $395 Million in FinancingAmeriLife says it expects to use some of the money to fund 'growth and acquisition strategies.'
June 17, 2019
Trump Administration Memo Reveals ACA Exchange Policy DisagreementsSeema Verma recommended keeping several 2019 rules in place in 2020.
June 17, 2019
Investors Shun Startups That Target Antibiotic-Resistant SuperbugsA company with a new drug that can stop tough abdominal infections is struggling to survive.