Arlene Weintraub, Author at KFF Health News

In An Age Of Consolidation, Some Community Hospitals Struggle To Remain Independent

While financial pressures and health reform drive many hospitals to merge, some standalone nonprofit hospitals stubbornly refuse to link up with hospital systems. How long can they survive on their own?

By Arlene Weintraub

Sept. 9, 2010

Insurer Mounts Offensive And Defensive Strategies On Health Law

Cigna Corp. has geared up with a high-powered team of executives to find new business under the health law while also preserving current benefits for customers and for the company.

By Arlene Weintraub

Aug. 16, 2010

New Health Law Will Require Industry To Disclose Payments To Physicians

Doctors who accept speaking fees, five-star meals and other compensation from pharmaceutical or medical device companies will soon see their names -- and the value of the gifts they accept -- revealed on the Web.

By Arlene Weintraub

April 26, 2010

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