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Medicare paid these hospitals $1.5 billion to clear backlog of disputed claims
Monday, August 22, 2016 3:32 PM
A year after settling billing disputes with 2,022 hospitals for 68 cents on the dollar to clear a huge backlog of audit appeals, the government has revealed who got paid and how much.


People favor sharing of personal medical data -- by others more than by themselves
Monday, August 22, 2016 1:12 PM
While people generally like the idea of a federally developed, nationwide database aimed at improving medical treatments, many are not keen on giving up their medical information, a new survey shows.


N.J. hospitals settle property tax challenges as legislation languishes
Monday, August 22, 2016 1:01 PM
A smattering of not-for-profit hospitals in New Jersey have decided to settle property-tax claims against them rather than participate in long legal and legislative battles shaping up over the controversial taxes.


Senator seeks FTC investigation into EpiPen prices
Monday, August 22, 2016 1:00 PM
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a ranking member of the Antitrust Subcommittee, wants the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the "enormous increase in the price of EpiPens," following a number of recent media reports regarding the devices' high...


Aetna, Humana blast DOJ's merger challenge for ignoring reality
Monday, August 22, 2016 12:57 PM
Aetna and Humana fought back against the U.S. Justice Department's challenge to their proposed $37 billion merger, saying the feds' arguments ignore the fluid nature of Medicare Advantage markets.


Valeant, attempting to normalize operations, names new CFO
Monday, August 22, 2016 12:36 PM
Valeant Pharmaceuticals replaced Robert Rosiello as chief financial officer as the embattled company attempts to normalize operations amid a host of ongoing investigations and class action lawsuits.


Pfizer spends $14B on Medivation in cancer fight
Monday, August 22, 2016 11:20 AM
Pfizer will pay about $14 billion to buy cancer drug developer Medivation in a cash deal aimed at fortifying its hold in one of the hottest and most lucrative areas of medicine.


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