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How much for a colonoscopy? New price transparency laws in Texas and Tennessee

By Alan Goforth

New state laws now provide insured Americans in Texas and Tennessee the option to save money when they pay cash for more affordable services or use any out-of-network provider that offers more affordable care.

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November 30, 2023

Health Watch! DeSantis and Newsom face off at debate, with health care front and center

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom — political rivals from opposite coasts and proxies for red and blue America — are set to square off for a first-of-its-kind televised debate Nov. 30.

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November 29, 2023

Cigna, Humana deal? Health insurance giants in talks for a blockbuster merger

Two of the biggest health insurers are in talks about a potential powerhouse merger, comparable to the last major wave of industry consolidation five years ago when CVS closed its near-$70 billion deal for Aetna.

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November 29, 2023

High premiums make family coverage unaffordable for many workers at small employers

Workers employed by small firms -- those with fewer than 200 employees -- would need to pay an average of $8,334 toward the premiums each year for family coverage.

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November 29, 2023

340B drug discount program under scrutiny: Are hospitals using funds for other purposes?

Hospitals are not required to share how they use revenue from the federal program and researchers have uncovered funds that were used for purposes "seeming unrelated" to patient care, in a JAMA review.

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November 29, 2023

Law firm wants to challenge health care costs, asks Lockheed Martin workers to join suit

Fairmark Partners is investigating the possibility of filing a class-action lawsuit, along with help from current and former employees, against aerospace giant Lockheed Martin over its handling of employee benefit contributions.

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November 28, 2023

Grappling with weight loss drug coverage? Options to help employers control costs

Instead of jumping to GLP-1 drugs that can be costly, a step therapy approach guides patients by offering individualized care with behavioral changes, followed by mental health support and Gen 1 anti-obesity meds.

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November 28, 2023

Why such 'high markups'? Senators seek drug price probe of insurers who own PBMs

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Mike Braun wrote a letter to HHS last week to investigate high drug prices – and any role played by health insurers' shared ownership with the pharmacies that often fill the prescriptions.

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How much for a colonoscopy? New price transparency laws in Texas and Tennessee

How AI and automation will simplify the benefits landscape

High cost of health care making consumers sick – in a literal way

Recommended Just For You

Employer-Paid Stories

Health Watch! DeSantis and Newsom face off at debate, with health care front and center

Cigna, Humana deal? Health insurance giants in talks for a blockbuster merger

High premiums make family coverage unaffordable for many workers at small employers

340B drug discount program under scrutiny: Are hospitals using funds for other purposes?

Law firm wants to challenge health care costs, asks Lockheed Martin workers to join suit

Grappling with weight loss drug coverage? Options to help employers control costs

Why such 'high markups'? Senators seek drug price probe of insurers who own PBMs