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Many insurers are slated to have their best financial year to date under the ACA, according to a Politico analysis.

Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health CEO David Holmberg said during a panel discussion Tuesday all Highmark health insurance members should have access to Pittsburgh-based UPMC specialty hospitals regardless of their insurance carrier, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health System rejoined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's provider network, effective Dec. 15.

CVS Health owes Aetna a $2.1 billion breakup fee if its proposed purchase of the insurer is terminated, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

MedExpress, a clinic chain owned by UnitedHealth Group's Optum, has opened urgent care centers connected to Walgreens' stores, with plans to open more, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports.

Funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program ran out in September, putting coverage at risk for millions of children. Here are eight things to know about how the program is funded and why reauthorization is stalled.

UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit will acquire DaVita Medical Group for approximately $4.9 billion in cash, adding nearly 300 medical clinics to its network.

Bronx, N.Y.-based Montefiore Health System will go out of network with UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage plans Dec. 31, Bronx Times reports.

Chicago-based Oak Street Health and UnitedHealthcare established a value-based network relationship.

CVS Health's $69 billion bid for Aetna is well in line with trends affecting the health insurance industry, according to Fitch Ratings.