UAM closes Medicare Part D business sale for $1.25 billion to CVS Caremark
Universal American Corp. today announced that it closed the sale of its Medicare Part D business to CVS Caremark on Friday April 29, 2011 for a purchase price of $1.25 billion plus excess capital relating to the Part D business.

New Edition of Best-Selling Book Contains Updated Data on Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Managed Medicaid
Managed Medicare and Medicaid Factbook: 2011, the newest book from the publisher of industry-leading newsletters Medicare Advantage News and Health Plan Week, tracks the enrollment trends, plan design information and market share statistics that are required for an effective strategic planning process.

Medicare providers examine new payment model
ACOs, or accountable care organizations, will share in any cost savings linked to how patients receive care and whether the person stays well.