Here are seven updates:
Aetna leaves America's Health Insurance Plans
Aetna opted not to renew its America's Health Insurance Plans membership for 2016, but the payer intends to continue partnerships with groups working toward access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. Aetna claimed it pulled out, in part, due to antitrust scrutiny associated with the planned Humana merger and new regulations under the Affordable Care Act.
Virginia's CON program may come to an end
In the 2016 General Assembly session, Virginia legislators are proposing measures that seek to reform or dismantle the state's certificate of need program. Three delegates, Kathy Byron (R-Bedford), John O'Bannon, MD, (R-Henrico) and Christopher Peace (R-Hanover), are introducing eight legislative actions focused on the CON program.
MFC Director Jeffrey Clifford Lozon buys 1,000 company shares
Medical Facilities Corp. Director Jeffrey Clifford bought 1,000 shares of his company's stock in a transaction valued at CA$14,520. He purchased the shares for an average price of CA$14.52 per share.
Nurses to protest at landmark Supreme Court case
This morning, nurses will congregate on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to protest non-compulsory union fees. The national Nurses United claims the fees could possibly detriment the healthcare industry.
Anesthesiologist Dr. Christopher Robert's death ruled an accident; alcohol named as a factor
Anesthesiologist Christopher Robert, MD, whose body was found along an Interstate road in Minneapolis, died as a result of a fall. Alcohol intoxication was named as a factor and The Hennepin County Medical Examiner concluded that the death was an accident.
UnitedHealthcare Group settles NY anti-competitive investigation for $100k
The New York Attorney General ordered UnitedHealth to pay $100,000 after an anti-competitive practice investigation found the insurer engaged in anti-competitive activities associated with its elder and long-term care products.
APIC comments on proposed federal rule protecting human subjects
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology commented on proposed revisions to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects. The agency noted it recognizes the importance of balancing the protection of human subjects and facilitation of valuable research with the reduction in the burden to researchers.
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