Insurance
Generic Drugmakers Want Antitrust Lawsuit Dismissed
By The Associated Press | May 4, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkSix generic drugmakers are asking a federal judge in Connecticut to dismiss a 40-state lawsuit accusing them of artificially inflating and manipulating prices to reduce competition for antibiotic and oral diabetes medication.
Anthem Threatens Higher ACA Rates If Funds For Poor Stop
By Bloomberg | April 27, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAnthem Inc. threatened to raise rates for its Obamacare plans next year if the U.S. government stops funding subsidies for lower-income customers, putting pressure on the administration and Republicans to support a key piece of the health law.
Companions For Living Breaks Ground In West Hartford
April 20, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkCompanions for Living, a specialized memory and home care company for older adults based in West Hartford, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony.
New Haven OB-GYN Inks Long-Term Lease In Hamden
April 20, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkNew Haven OB-GYN Group P.C. has leased office space in Hamden through a long-term lease.
Bill Makes Pregnancy A Qualifying Life Event For Coverage
By The Associated Press | April 13, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkBoth Republican and Democratic state senators in Connecticut are throwing their support behind legislation that would allow expectant mothers to enroll in health insurance outside of the yearly open enrollment period.
US Stock Futures Hit Six-Week Low On Failed Health Care Bill
By Reuters | March 27, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkU.S. stock index futures hit six-week lows on Monday after President Donald Trump failed to push through his health care bill, raising concerns about his ability to deliver on his economic agenda.
Psychiatrist Gets Federal Prison For Illegal Prescriptions
By The Associated Press | March 24, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA Milford psychiatrist who authorities say prescribed Adderall, Xanax and other drugs to people who didn’t medically require them is headed to prison.
Pharmaceutical Company To Lay Off More Than 200 Employees
By The Associated Press | March 15, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA Connecticut pharmaceutical company has announced it plans to lay off more than 200 employees in the coming weeks.
Stamford Dental Office Manager Admits To Defrauding Insurance Providers
March 15, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA Stamford dental office manager recently pleaded guilty to defrauding insurance companies.
MassMutual Supports Foodbank Of Greater Hartford
March 14, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual) has provided an $85,850 grant to Foodshare, a regional food bank located in Bloomfield.
Primary Care Service Provider Signs Long-Term Lease In Wilton
March 7, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAvison Young recently announced a new long-term lease on 15,000 square feet with the Western Connecticut Medical Group Inc.
Aetna, Humana Call Off $34B Deal
By The Associated Press | February 14, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkAetna and Humana called off a $34 billion proposal to combine the two major health insurers after a federal judge, citing antitrust concerns, shot down the deal.
Healthcare Company Enlists Regional Banks For Portfolio Refi
February 10, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA partnership of four banks this week closed on a $70 million refinancing for a multiproperty portfolio on behalf of Apple Health Care Inc., a regional skilled nursing operator based in Connecticut.
US Court Blocks Anthem-Cigna Merger, Dealing Blow To Consolidation
By Reuters | February 9, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA federal judge on Wednesday ruled against U.S. health insurer Anthem Inc.’s proposed $54 billion merger with smaller rival Cigna Corp., derailing an unprecedented effort to consolidate the country’s health insurance industry.
Connecticut Concerned Aetna Looking At Move To Massachusetts
By The Associated Press | February 6, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkConnecticut and Hartford leaders say they’re concerned health care insurance giant Aetna might downsize or relocate its corporate headquarters from Hartford to Boston.
Health Officials: Open Enrollment Period Ends Tuesday
By The Associated Press | January 30, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe head of Access Health CT is reminding Connecticut residents they have until the end of Tuesday to participate in the open enrollment period for health insurance.
First County Bank Distributes $25K Grant To Stamford Hospital
January 24, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkFirst County Bank Foundation recently announced a $25,000 multiyear grant to go to the Stamford Hospital Foundation to support the new hospital.
MassMutual Announces Changes To Executive Team
January 23, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual) has announced a group of executive leadership changes.
Home Health Agency Agrees To Settle False Claims Acts Allegations For $5.25M
January 17, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkA Connecticut home health agency and its owners have agreed to pay $5.25 million to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts.
CID Report: Homeowner Insurance Market Strong Along Coastline
January 17, 2017 | Reprints | Unlock LinkThe homeowner market remains strong for homeowner insurance on the Connecticut coastline, according to a recent report from Commissioner Katharine L. Wade.
