> UnitedHealthcare may end its relationship with the Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati because the two sides have been unable to negotiate a new contact. Up to 300,000 customers would be affected if the insurer and health system can't come to an agreement. Report
> In Pittsburgh, many residents are dismayed by the shrinking number of independent hospitals. Article
> In Maryland, CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield has ended its six-year relationship with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Delaware. Report
> Birmingham, AL-based Baptist Health System is letting patients pay their medical bills online. Report
And Finally... A recent $50 million Medicare reimbursement snafu points to larger problems with the relationship between CMS and Medicare. Report