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Talk of possible Aetna, Anthem acquisitions reaches fever pitch

It's time to play "Let's Make a Deal." Or, perhaps, "The Price Is Right." Also, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" In case you missed the news--and, judging from...

Anthem may be ready to make an acquisition

Another health insurer may be eyeing a potential acquisition deal. Anthem Chief Financial Officer Wayne DeVeydt told investors during the UBS Global Healthcare Conference in New York Tuesday that the insurer's low interest rates make it an attractive candidate for a possible merger.

Aetna acquisition rumor: 3 factors to keep in mind

The health insurance industry appears to be watching Connecticut-based Aetna's every move after speculation arose last week that  the insurer may make an offer to acquire either Humana or Cigna. While industry analysts claim a deal is "imminent," here are three important factors to keep in mind:

Cigna app taps psychological assessment to drive improved user health

Health insurance provider Cigna is debuting its newest version of Coach by Cigna 2.0, a free mHealth app tapping the psychology of assessment to provide users specific programs for managing health and lifestyle decisions.

Humana's stock prices could thwart Aetna deal

Amid speculation this week that Aetna may make an offer to acquire either Humana or Cigna, industry analysts note a variety of factors that must take place for such a deal to occur.  

Aetna poised to make an offer for Cigna, Humana

A big-time merger between two of the Big Five for-profit health insurers may be on the horizon, with Aetna poised to make an offer for either Humana or Cigna.

Cigna faces $66M counter lawsuit from Health Diagnostic Laboratory

Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc. has filed a counter lawsuit against Cigna, claiming the insurer owes the lab $66 million for legitimate blood-testing services.

Five biggest insurers post positive first quarter reports

The five biggest insurers in the country are heading into a more stable future after their first quarter earnings reports show that they're all faring well financially in the post-reform market.

Cigna violates ACA, discriminates against members with HIV/AIDS, suit says

Cigna has been violating the Affordable Care Act and discriminating against its members with HIV/AIDS by requiring those individuals to get medications from its mail-order pharmacy, according to a class action lawsuit filed by Consumer Watchdog.

Aetna second big-name payer to sue Health Diagnostic Laboratory

Aetna has filed a multimillion-dollar  lawsuit against Virginia-based Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc. The suit alleges that the firm and its former contract sales provider, Bluewave Healthcare Consultants Inc., engaged in fraudulent billing practices.