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‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas
It’s the holiday season—the time for good cheer, giving back, and counting our blessings. But while everyone else is focused on generosity, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield seems fixated on just the… Read More
Anthem’s Invisible Hand?
Cut/paste style messages may suggest a coordinated strategy against health systems Across the country, healthcare providers continue to feel the crushing weight of inflation, increased labor and supply expenses, and other cost… Read More
Prices are up. But insurance premiums? Way up.
It’s no secret that consumer prices are high. (Hello, gasoline.) But whether it’s housing, utilities, or food, costs across the board are continuing to rise. In fact, at 8.6%, inflation is the… Read More
CA doctors accuse United of shortchanging them on COVID-19 tests
The latest in the saga of United’s ascent to the peak of Mt. Miserly is the case being brought against them by the California Medical Association (CMA). As reported by Healthcare Dive,… Read More
Louisiana bags white-bagging
How about a bit of good news, for a change? Modern Healthcare ran a story about how Louisiana passed legislation ruling that insurers can no longer bypass hospitals’ in-house pharmacies in favor… Read More