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Because of the last-minute rush, Covered California officials have extended the enrollment deadline for coverage that begins Jan. 1.
State-based effort is an Innovation Center initiative for clinicians to participate in advanced alternative payment models under MACRA.
Health insurance costs equaled 7.6 percent of total compensation for private employers in September.
Hospitals are being sold for about $45 million, "including working capital" deal is expected to close next year.
Affiliation and coalition have advantages like combining of operations and increased system efficiency; full integration provides the most benefit.
Measures posted on websites give key quality metrics such as pressure ulcers, readmissions for over 1,100 inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
The joint venture combines Texas Health's integrated care teams with Aetna's health plan, care management and analytical expertise.
California's reimbursements for these dentists have long been among the lowest in the nation, and they have not changed since 2001.
Another 2.9 million renewed their coverage as the deadline for January coverage looms.
Studies show testing is needed even if there are no signs of illness, also underscore need for monitoring how disease develops, access to treatment.