Tuesday, 18 August 2015

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GOP hopefuls offer health plans with tax credits
7:45:00 AM
Republican presidential hopefuls Scott Walker and Marco Rubio have unveiled plans for replacing President Barack Obama's healthcare law that would include refundable tax credits to help pay for private insurance.


Anthem, UnitedHealthcare among winners of Iowa Medicaid contracts
Monday, August 17, 2015 6:00 PM
Iowa has awarded Medicaid managed-care contracts to AmeriHealth Caritas, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare and WellCare Health Plans, a move that will funnel the state's $4.2 billion Medicaid program into the hands of private insurers.


White House funds ways to treat and identify heroin epidemic
Monday, August 17, 2015 5:00 PM
As the number of heroin overdose deaths in the U.S. continues to climb, the White House is funding efforts to prioritize treatment over punishment for heroin users.


Fla. Planned Parenthood asks judge for emergency ruling
Monday, August 17, 2015 4:30 PM
Planned Parenthood in Florida asked a judge Monday for an emergency ruling to allow them to continue performing abortions at 12 and 13 weeks after a discrepancy with the state about what constitutes first- and second-trimester abortions.


FDA cites endoscope makers for violations related to superbug outbreaks
Monday, August 17, 2015 3:45 PM
The Food and Drug Administration has cited manufacturers of the medical scopes linked to two separate drug-resistant superbug outbreaks over the past year for a host of violations.


Presence Health names Advocate executive as next CEO
Monday, August 17, 2015 3:11 PM
Presence Health of Chicago has named Advocate Health Care executive Michael Englehart to succeed Sandra Bruce as president and CEO.


Pharmacy benefit managers sue over first-of-its kind Arkansas law
Monday, August 17, 2015 12:07 PM
The national association representing pharmacy benefit managers is suing the state of Arkansas over a first-of-its kind law governing payments to pharmacies for generic drugs.


Virtua's earnings stabilize after closing under-performing hospital
Monday, August 17, 2015 12:02 PM
Virtua Health, the South Jersey system that recently converted one of its underperforming hospitals to an outpatient facility, reported lower patient revenue but stable operating results in its latest earnings report.


Iasis latest to settle in federal heart-device investigation
Monday, August 17, 2015 12:00 PM
Iasis Healthcare is the latest hospital chain to announce plans to settle with the federal government as part of a years-long, nationwide investigation into the suspected overuse of implantable defibrillators.


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