Skepticism grows as more healthcare providers launch insurance plans, narrow networks

http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/skepticism-grows-more-healthcare-providers-launch-their-own-insurance-plans-narrow-networks?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRovvavJZKXonjHpfsX57u4rUa6zlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4ATMZmN6%2BTFAwTG5toziV8R7nHLs161sIQWRjg

Though healthcare systems can gain insurance know-how by partnering with or acquiring an insurer or third party administrator to handle claims, compliance and customer service, putting it all together can be challenging.

Though healthcare systems can gain insurance know-how by partnering with or acquiring an insurer or third party administrator to handle claims, compliance and customer service, putting it all together can be challenging.

MedAssets sold to Pamplona Capital for $2.7 billion, will sell off GPO, merge with Precyse

http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/medassets-sold-pamplona-capital-27-billion-will-sell-gpo-merge-precyse

Screenshot via <a href="http://www.medassets.com">Medassets.com</a>.

MedAssets has 2,700 hospital clients for its revenue cycle products, managing more than $450 billion in patient revenue annually.

M&A Roundup: Ascension to Acquire Wheaton Franciscan Health, Walgreens Buying Rite Aid

http://healthleadersmedia.com/page-1/HEP-322245/MA-Roundup-Ascension-to-Acquire-Wheaton-Franciscan-Health-Walgreens-Buying-Rite-Aid

"As you know we've made a lot of acquisitions lately, and the last one we made seems to have resulted in us buying ourselves."

The Wheaton acquisition strengthens Ascension’s market share in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, federal antitrust scrutiny of the Walgreens-Rite Aid combination is likely to come down to a city-by-city review.

Leveraging Resources Through Clinical Affiliations

http://healthleadersmedia.com/page-1/FIN-321791/Leveraging-Resources-Through-Clinical-Affiliations

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“What has emerged, more and more, are atypical relationships that aren’t focused on ownership; they’re focused on leveraging the strength of our partners,” says one senior executive.

Regulators have tough job in review of Aetna-Humana merger

http://insiderlouisville.com/business/aetna-humana-hurdle-face-tough-federal-review/

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CEO Mark Bertolini hopes to close transaction in second half of 2016

Aetna and Humana shareholders approve $37 billion merger

http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/aetna-and-humana-shareholders-approve-37-billion-merger?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRovuKnPZKXonjHpfsX57u4rUa6zlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4ATMNkMa%2BTFAwTG5toziV8R7nHLs161sIQWRjg

Aetna building, Wikipedia

Deal approved in separate shareholder meetings Monday.