Author: Molly Gamble

Twenty cities with some of the of the highest uninsured rates in the country face a challenge from the White House: Get the most people signed up for health insurance, get a visit from President Barack Obama and "bragging rights"…

The American Medical Association released its latest analysis of competition in health insurance markets in all states and Washington, D.C.

The American Medical Association released a study today finding the proposed Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana mergers could lessen competition in up to 154 metropolitan areas across 23 states.

The American Hospital Association submitted a letter to the Department of Justice last week requesting vigorous review of the proposed Anthem-Cigna and Humana-Aetna deals.

Optum has designated several specialties and service lines at Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic as Centers of Excellence, a bundled program for UnitedHealthcare customers and employers.

Three CEOs from some of the largest health systems in the country shared their opinions about health insurers and the potential consolidation in the insurance sector.

Karen Ignagni, president and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans, is leaving to lead the New York City-based nonprofit health plan EmblemHealth.

As the multiyear contract between Charlotte, (N.C.)-based Carolinas HealthCare System and UnitedHealthcare nears its end, the two sides have yet to reach a deal, according to The Charlotte Observer.

St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Mont., received $267,000 in overpayments from Medicare for calendar years 2010, 2011 and 2012, according to a recent OIG audit report.

As the second open enrollment period under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act continues, California Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina) has introduced state legislation that outlines tougher rules for health plans in regard to PPACA physician lists, according to…