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Indianapolis-based Anthem is using elements of Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna's antitrust case in an attempt to win its own antitrust case, The Hartford Courant reports.

Less than 24 hours after issuing a directive to stop ACA advertising and outreach efforts, the Trump administration retracted the directive following opposition from health law proponents, according to the Washington Post.

Most Americans do not want officials to completely dismantle former President Barack Obama's health law, especially without a viable alternative in place, a Hamden, Conn.-based Quinnipiac University poll found, according to McClatchy DC.

A new survey from the American Medical Association shows the burden of seeking prior authorization.

Financial magazine Barron's says Indianapolis-based Anthem has the most room for profit margin and earning improvement when comparing the insurance company to fellow large insurers, Reuters reports.

HHS and Capitol Hill sources told Politico the Trump administration has stopped ACA outreach ads, as the deadline to sign up for ACA coverage is approaching.

Through a series of deals, Kenilworth, N.J.-based Merck and Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna are attempting to address gaps in health systems that allow "chronically ill patients with type 2 diabetes to get sicker," MM&M reports.

A healthcare informatics column argues physician leaders are determined to continue the adaptation of value-based care.

The American Association of Retired Persons launched a national ad campaign targeted at Republican legislators, urging them to protect Medicare and Medicaid, The Hill reports.

United Benefit Advisors released their 2016 Health Plans Survey, naming the best and worst states for group health insurance.