Two-thirds of Californians who were uninsured before the Affordable Care Act went into effect now have health coverage, according to a study released Thursday.

The leaders of the top five health insurers periodically get together to discuss policy issues, Aetna Inc. Chief Executive Mark T. Bertolini told investors in a private meeting earlier this month. The group had a nickname, he joked: the G5.

The majority of Medi-Cal beneficiaries and Covered California enrollees who were eligible to renew their coverage last year opted to do so, according a recent report, HealthyCal reports.

When 2018 rolls around, who will be responsible for paying any “Cadillac” excise tax duties - the insurance carrier? Third-party administrator? The employer?

People who live in rural Northern California will see more choice and competition in the health insurance marketplace next year, giving consumers a better chance of finding a plan - and a doctor - that can meet their needs.

Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will pay $40.5 billion in cash and stock for Allergan's generic drugs business, solidifying Teva's position as the world's No. 1 maker of generics while freeing Allergan to focus on branded drugs, paying down debt and potential "transformational" acquisitions.