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WellPoint subsidiary drops coverage in Illinois, Texas
UniCare says it couldn't get enough market share. Members can opt for comparable insurance with Blues plans in both states.
Medical supplies still selling, but pace is slowing
Infection-control products, however, are seeing a surge in orders from physicians.
Kaiser receives $54 million in EMR research grants
The National Institutes of Health awarded the money from the federal stimulus bill.
New database for out-of-network pay set to replace disputed Ingenix system
The independent project claims it's fairer than the previous system, run by a UnitedHealth Group-owned company. But the effect on physician payments remains unknown.
Health care spending for middle-age Americans booming
Experts say increased use of services, expanded screening, technical advances and more in-office procedures are driving costs.