

Reed Abelson
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Unions Accuse UPMC of Wielding Market Power Against Workers
A coalition of unions has filed an antitrust complaint with the Justice Department, accusing the Pennsylvania hospital system of suppressing wages and worsening working conditions.

Corporate Giants Buy Up Primary Care Practices at Rapid Pace
Large health insurers and other companies are especially keen on doctors’ groups that care for patients in private Medicare plans.

Kaiser Permanente to Acquire Geisinger
The California health care organization will create a new nonprofit that aims to acquire a half-dozen additional community health systems.

Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Medigap Sales Incentives in New Report
Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a report urging oversight of insurance brokers who are being offered financial incentives to push more expensive plans.

Higher Bills Are Leading Americans to Delay Medical Care
Inflation and pressing household expenses are forcing some people to postpone health needs, an emerging trend that has health experts worried that conditions may only...