Health Care
N.J., Christie Sued Over Law that Allows Just Three Paramedic Providers Statewide
Virtua has sued the state of New Jersey and Gov. Chris Christie in an effort to stop a new law that gives Cooper University Hospital exclusive control of emergency […]
BizFeed: CVS Quit Smoking. Will it Quit Candy Next?
1. CVS to Quit Sugary Snacks Next? The News: The New York Times did a thorough examination of CVS and the future of the pharmacy giant. After CVS voluntarily stopped the […]
What $37 Billion Aetna-Humana Deal Means
Last week’s $37 billion merger agreement between Aetna and Humana will create a behemoth with $115 billion in annual revenues and 33.5 million members. A […]
BizFeed: Health Insurers Want Big Rate Increases
1. Health Insurers Seek Big Rate Increases The News: Health insurance companies say the new patients they attained due to health care reform are much […]
Obamacare Survives Supreme Court Ruling
In a 6-3 decision on Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court upheld a ruling that allows the federal government to provide subsidies for health insurance in states […]
BizFeed: Aetna, Cigna, Humana in Billion Dollar Merger Talks That Could Transform Health Insurance
1. Health Insurance Merger Talks Get Deep The News: Leave it to the health care industry to get wild on a weekend. Aetna made an offer to […]
Meet the Local Hospital Worker Who Posts Autopsy Photos on Instagram
When you go into the hospital, you probably don’t expect that your tumor, gangrened leg or, God forbid, dead body will wind up on Instagram. […]
After 14 Months, Hospital and Nurses End Bitter Dispute
After 14 months of bitter rhetoric, a two-day strike and harsh criticism from the National Labor Relations Board, Crozer-Chester Medical Center has come to a contract […]
Can Philadelphia Be the Silicon Valley of Health Care Innovation?
Dan Hilferty has some lofty goals for Philadelphia. He thinks it can become “the Silicon Valley of health care innovation” because of it’s first-rate universities, hospitals and […]
CVS to Buy Target’s Pharmacy Business for $1.9 Billion
Attention Target shoppers: Get ready for a big change at the retailer’s in-store pharmacies. CVS Health has agreed to acquire Target’s pharmacy and clinic businesses for $1.9 billion. […]
BizFeed: CHOP No Longer Top Children’s Hospital in U.S.
1. CHOP falls to second place in Children’s Hospital Rankings The News: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has fallen to second place in the newest U.S. […]
BizFeed: Health Insurers Want Big Rate Increases in PA
1. Health Insurers Want Big Rate Increases in PA The News: Health insurance rates could rise significantly for Pennsylvanians that buy coverage through the new marketplaces set up […]
In Today’s Economy, Big Companies Search for Small Innovators
Entrepreneurs and innovators are gaining more and more power in today’s marketplace — and established players are not only taking notice but seeking them out. Take […]
10 Most Profitable Hospitals in Philly Region
In 2014, the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania was the highest-grossing hospital in the Philadelphia area (and the state of Pennsylvania) with $380 million in net […]
BizFeed: Hillary Clinton Joins LinkedIn
1. Hillary Clinton Joins LinkedIn The News: Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has joined LinkedIn. Her summary section is obviously pretty impressive: Wife, mother, grandmother, women and kids […]