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Big Insurance Deal Under Scrutiny in California
Anthem and Cigna must persuade insurance commissioner Dave Jones their proposed $54 billion mega-merger is a good thing.
State Regulators Green Light $6.8 Billion Health Insurance Merger
On Tuesday, the two agencies regulating health insurance in California approved the $6.8 billion acquisition of Health Net by Centene Corp., clearing away the final hurdle to the deal.
$6.8 Billion Health Insurance Merger Clears First State Hurdle
The Department of Managed Health Care approves the sale of Health Net to Centene. Next up: the Department of Insurance.
Covered California continues to terminate some customers from their health plans, even though they’re paid in full.
Battle Heating Up Over ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills
Legislators hope to stop “surprise” medical bills that have many patients livid and are pitting health plans and consumer advocates against the state’s leading physician group.
California Insurance Marketplace Wants To Kick Out Poor-Performing Hospitals
Providers and insurers are balking at a Covered California proposal to eject hospitals with inordinately high costs and low quality from its networks.
Long-Term Care Insurance: Less Bang, More Buck
Seniors slammed with big premium increases face tough choices.
How Will We Pay For Long-Term Care?
As baby boomers grow old, demand for long-term care is expected to explode. But it is expensive, and the patchwork system that pays for it now won’t be sustainable for much longer. A debate about new ways to finance it is heating up.
Calif., N.H. Seek To Help Consumers Get Details On Health Care Prices
California is expanding its report cards on large medical groups to include cost of medical services by an average patient. New Hampshire will list the cost of dental treatments and 65 prescription drugs.
State Regulator Cites Price, Access As Top Concerns In Proposed Anthem-Cigna Merger
In a public meeting Friday, consumer advocates urged the Department of Managed Health Care to hold Anthem’s feet to the fire before signing off on the planned $54 billion purchase of Cigna Corp.