Market Insights

Limited government regulation has given rise to some of the nation's wealthiest hospital systems, as well as hundreds of freestanding ERs and surgery centers.

When financial incentives like copay coupons and debit cards won't work, pharmaceutical companies sometimes will write a check.

Few insurance firms offer products for the unique business challenges faced by new companies in this fast-expanding sector.

Integration of payroll and benefit management platforms creates efficiencies and ease-of-use for both employees and HR departments.

Increasing costs and rising deductibles have driven millions who don't get a subsidy to drop their coverage or turn to cheaper, less comprehensive insurance.

'Texas just really messed with us,' a Jefferies health-strategist said in a note, as hospital, insurance stocks fall.