CVS-Oak Street Health deal clears DOJ, FTC antitrust hurdles
CVS Health and Oak Street Health are moving ahead with their proposed merger after overcoming a key regulatory obstacle. The Justice Department and Federal Trade […]
With CVS-Signify Health deal closed, Signify CEO looks ahead
CVS Health has completed its $8 billion acquisition of Signify Health, the companies announced Wednesday. Even after becoming part of CVS Health, which also owns […]
Some solutions – Healthcare Economist
The Economist last week had a hopeful article on ways to break the cycle of HIV transmission, particularly among young […]
Medicare moving to reference pricing? – Healthcare Economist
That is the summary takeaway I had form reviewing the 91 page CMS guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) maximum fair price (MFP) negotiation […]
CVS-Signify Health deal to close this week
CVS Health expects to close its $8 billion purchase of home health provider Signify Health on or around Wednesday, the companies announced Monday. The completion […]
Medicaid for rent? California wants Med-Cal to cover 6 months of rent
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration is struggling to contain a worsening homelessness crisis despite record spending, is trying something bold: tapping federal […]
Ending violence against healthcare workers starts with leadership
The statistics are sobering: Violence is five times more likely to occur in a hospital setting than in the rest of the nation’s workplaces, according […]
Catholic Church issues trans care guidelines for Catholic hospitals
United States Catholic bishops have issued guidelines that seek to stop Catholic hospitals from providing gender transition care, a move LGBTQ advocates say could harm […]
Outcome Health fraud trial: Prosecution finishes its case
Outcome Health built a network of TV and computer screens in doctors’ offices and charged pharmaceutical companies millions of dollars to advertise on them. Co-founders […]
Sutter Health reports $249M net loss in 2022
Sutter Health’s finances took a significant downturn last year after a strong performance in 2021, according to a report the nonprofit health system issued Wednesday. […]