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Breast implants—used for both reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries—give a glimpse into how hospitals mark up prices of medical devices to increase their bottom lines.

In an agreement with the state, seven commercial insurers are dropping prior authorization for medications that treat substance abuse disorders.

The breach occurred after an employee uploaded a document with member information to a public website.

Opioid users are rushing to Philadelphia "to get a bigger, better fix." Independence Blue Cross is trying to stop that.

The new Medicare Advantage insurer wants an assist from CMS to ease entry in states where providers have massive market power.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has launched a new initiative that targets the "ZIP code effect."

Though the debate continues over how much damage would result from repealing the individual mandate, health insurance leaders seem to be expecting the worst.

Health insurers, advocacy groups and even former President Barack Obama are pitching in to get the word out about the ACA open enrollment period.

WASHINGTON—Sylvia Mathews Burwell says the key to healthcare reform is recognizing the system is both "complex and simple."

Independence Blue Cross has offered buyouts to 900 employees, plus more health insurer news.