Blue Shield of California enters Medicaid market

Looking to capitalize on California’s decision to expand Medicaid, Blue Shield of California has purchased Care 1st of Monterey Park, which will add 473,000 Medicaid managed-care members to its rolls. » More

The rising cost of generic drugs

Drug shortages and manufacturer consolidation are leaving their imprint on the price of some generic drugs. » More

Nurse practitioner representation in health plans is a win-win

Including more nurse practitioners in a greater number of health plans can improve the experiences of patients as well as the bottom line. » More

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