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Drug manufacturers are using several schemes to "hamstring biosimilar competition," and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb worries pharmacy benefit managers have been "complacent participants" in them. » Read More
UnitedHealth, the largest U.S. health insurer, reported a 30.6 percent rise in quarterly profit, driven by growth across its businesses. » Read More |
By: Angelica LaVito
The number of health-care deals rose 16 percent last year, while value surged 27 percent, according to a new report from Bain & Company. » Read More |
By: Eustance Huang
Better known for its dominance in China's insurance market, the Ping An Insurance group has been making headway in the technology space with Ping An Technology. » Read More |
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Ericson Chan of Ping An Technology says using artificial intelligence to predict health care needs is just one part of the company's research remit.
The Chinese seem to see more benefits than risks in using the sharing economy as compared to their European and American counterparts, says Vincent Vandendael of Lloyd's.
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Drug costs are rising, and patients are paying more out of pocket but are often unable to compare prices of treatments.
If you're waiting until the absolute last moment to file your taxes, at least see if you're eligible for these credits and deductions.
The U.S. tax cuts and fiscal spending are creating conditions for wider trade deficits, says Paul Mortimer-Lee of BNP Paribas.
The markets are looking for a signal that a "negotiated compromise" could be forthcoming, says Eli Lee of the Bank of Singapore.
"Anything that's going to help fill those gaps is welcome," says Stephen Groff of the Asian Development Bank.
President Xi Jinping showed a deft hand in announcing moves to ease trade tensions with the U.S. and other countries, but negotiations are still ahead, says Koon How Heng of United Overseas Bank.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country will "significantly broaden" market access among other measures.
More taxpayers could qualify for the medical expense tax break in 2017 and 2018.
Health insurance stocks rose Monday, the first day of trading since reports that Walmart has discussed a possible acquisition of Humana.
CNBC’s Bertha Coombs reports on a potential merger between Walmart and Humana.
The nation's largest retailer may be looking to play a bigger role in health care by acquiring Medicare insurance giant Humana — just as its rival Amazon is increasingly making moves in the sector.
Health savings accounts are often touted for their unrivaled tax benefits. These steps could help you reap even more benefits.
As a way to combat identity theft, new Medicare cards with randomly assigned numbers will be sent to all 58.5 million recipients.
Amazon can reinvent the drug supply chain and infuse transparency into the health-care system, but it needs to be careful with patient data.
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