Merger talks have increased now that hospitals and physician groups better understand how new federal and state policies could impact their businesses.

Researchers examined acute-care hospitals that sold their properties to real estate investment trusts and then leased the assets.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan "may not have sufficient capacity to provide services to additional individuals or groups," according to Georgia regulators.

The company sells products such as personal protective equipment and surgical instruments to hospitals and doctors.

Insurers offering alternative health plans for employers are generating more interest as expenses rise.

Insurers offering alternative health plans for employers are generating more interest as expenses rise.