Author: Samantha Liss

Federal regulations have stymied state efforts to regulate air ambulances. Wyoming is trying a new approach, but first it needs CMS on board. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com

Both insurers called the process bias and tainted. The deals are worth billions. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com

The churn expected within the ACA exchanges did occur, though not as fiercely as expected. Now the tide is shifting. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com

A study of more than 15,000 adults with advanced kidney disease showed rates rose after the Affordable Care Act's broadening of coverage, allowing patients access to the pricey procedure. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com

At the same time, the Medicare Shared Savings Program is cutting costs, but punitive aspects of the program make it less alluring for providers. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com

Insurance lobby AHIP is not opposed to the rankings, telling Healthcare Dive they're a "positive step" for plan shopping. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com

Insurance lobby AHIP is not opposed to the rankings, telling Healthcare Dive they're a "positive step" for plan shopping. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com

Researchers attempted to rate the raters of hospital performance, but those organizations had fiery comments about the report that some said had "serious errors." Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com

About 2 million people have health insurance coverage through the insurer's exchange products. The expansion in 10 markets will likely boost that figure. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com

Rates are expected to rise very modestly for those shopping for individual coverage. Colorado will actually see a decrease in average premiums, according to a report from Charles Gaba of ACASignups.net. Source: Healthcare Dive, https://www.healthcaredive.com