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Modern Healthcare Breaking News Latest Breaking News from Modern Healthcare South Korea cuts key rate as MERS emerges as threat to recovery 9:18:15 AM South Korea's central bank lowered its key interest rate to a historic low on Thursday, responding to a slump in exports and the prospect the economy will be hurt by the outbreak of the deadly MERS virus. Officials insist that the disease, which has... Ascension targets self-insured employer market 1:01:00 AM Ascension, the St. Louis-based not-for-profit that includes one of the largest U.S. health systems, sees self-insured employers as the market for its growing health insurance arm. Two new cholesterol drugs raise questions of cost and access Wednesday, June 10, 2015 7:52 PM FDA advisory panels this week recommended approval of two drugs that may significantly lower cholesterol. But experts warn the potential high cost for these blockbuster drugs could limit their access and once again raise concerns about skyrocketing... Loose lips sink partnerships? Insurers quiet on Humana merger Wednesday, June 10, 2015 5:29 PM With Humana seemingly in limbo over a rumored merger, executives of the largest for-profit health insurers didn't tip their hands over whether they were potential suitors Wednesday at the Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference. Bayer unloads diabetes-care business for $1.1 billion Wednesday, June 10, 2015 2:58 PM Bayer on Wednesday announced it is selling its diabetes-care business to Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co., in a deal valued at just over $1.1 billion (1 billion euros). The German drugmaker is focusing on prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as... Arguments in House lawsuit may pose next threat to ACA Wednesday, June 10, 2015 2:04 PM If House Republicans can make it over the first hurdle in their lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act, their arguments might pose a serious threat to the healthcare law, some legal experts say. Bill aims to clarify mental health record-sharing under HIPAA Wednesday, June 10, 2015 1:37 PM U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) had heard that mental healthcare providers were reluctant to share patients' information with their family and caregivers even when it was in their best interest to do so. She has introduced a new bill aimed at... WellStar breaks off talks with Emory Wednesday, June 10, 2015 1:21 PM WellStar Health System ended negotiations with Emory Healthcare to combine their operations. WellStar officials plan to explore other potential partnerships. Assurant Health chooses costly exit of market over full sale Wednesday, June 10, 2015 12:51 PM Assurant Health will shut down its financially troubled individual insurance business by the end of 2016 after it was unable to find a willing buyer. The move could cost Assurant up to $250 million and signals hurdles for new entrants in the... Walgreen, insurers push expansion of virtual doctor visits Wednesday, June 10, 2015 11:52 AM Walgreen Co. expects to reach about half the country by the end of the year with a new telemedicine service that lets people see doctors for minor ailments without leaving the home or office.

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