Thursday, 10 March 2016

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Sanders says high premiums, deductibles diminish impact of ACA
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 11:23 PM
In Wednesday night's debate in Miami, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders challenged rival Hillary Clinton on her oft-repeated statement that the ACA provided 90% of Americans with health insurance, saying "not really" because of...


Cigna could save $350 million from new Medicare Advantage policy shift
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 5:28 PM
The CMS has scrapped a policy that reduced star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans that faced sanctions for poor compliance. The move will immediately protect hundreds of millions of dollars at Cigna Corp.


FDA agreement would allow Amarin to market drug for off-label uses
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 4:15 PM
Consumer advocates fear a proposed settlement between Amarin and the FDA may further embolden pharmaceutical companies to try marketing products for unapproved uses. It comes less than a year after a federal judge concluded off-label marketing was...


Surviving drug shortages by eliminating the middlemen
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 2:45 PM
Hospital systems now routinely deal with an uncomfortable number of active drug shortages, so they're forging direct relationships with manufacturers and buying directly from the source when the usual channels dry up.


Humana CEO to bank $40 million if Aetna deal closes
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 1:30 PM
Humana CEO Bruce Broussard is primed for a huge payday. If the federal government approves Humana's $37 billion sale to Aetna, Broussard will receive $40.2 million.


Senate panel votes to add Zika to controversial FDA review voucher program
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 12:54 PM
Members of the Senate's health committee voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that would add Zika to the list of 21 neglected, rare tropical diseases eligible for a voucher to fast-track approval by the FDA. Critics of the program say the FDA needs to...


Lakewood Hospital issue placed on November ballot
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 12:00 PM
Lakewood, Ohio, voters will have the chance in November to cast their ballots on whether to repeal the city's decision to close Lakewood Hospital and shift healthcare to a new family health center and emergency department.


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