Why Walgreens Is Reportedly Considering a Private Equity Buyer
Walgreens is reportedly exploring selling itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners. It might be the right decision for the company, some experts say.
How Can Self-Insured Employers Identify Ways to Rein in Healthcare Costs?
In a webinar sponsored by Personify Health, executives from international chemical company Dow and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions discussed some of the tough choices companies are making.
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Market Trends to Watch for Health Systems and Their Specialty Pharmacies
The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients.
Senators, Representatives Introduce Bill That Would Ban Joint Ownership of PBMs and Pharmacies
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley and Representatives Diana Harshbarger and Jake Auchincloss introduced the Patients Before Monopolies Act on Wednesday. It aims to prohibit the parent company of a PBM or insurer from owning a pharmacy business.
MedCity Pivot: A Chat with Accolade’s Chief Health Officer
Dr. Shantanu Nundy describes how care navigation company Accolade can help self-insured employers lower costs for providing health coverage to their employees.
More Than 70 Organizations Urge Congress to Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
In a letter, Families USA and numerous other organizations called on Congress to extend the enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of 2025.
How Can Employers Give Staff the Best Care Amidst Rising Healthcare Costs?
A webinar on Thursday, December 12 from Noon to 1 pm ET will focus on how companies are meeting these challenges.
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Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI-Powered Assistants
The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.
The Big 3 PBMs are Countersuing the FTC. Does Their Argument Have Any Teeth?
After the FTC filed a lawsuit in September, accusing the three major pharmacy benefit managers of anticompetitive rebating practices related to insulin, the defendants reversed roles and became plaintiffs. In November, they countersued the agency, arguing that its lawsuit is unconstitutional.
Hinge Health, Amazon Health Services Team Up to Broaden Access to MSK Care
Hinge Health is the first musculoskeletal care provider to be added to Amazon’s Health Condition Programs.
Pairing Wellness Needs With Financing Solutions: How a Second Look May Increase Accessibility to Services
By increasing the availability of services through flexible payment methods, providers have an opportunity to expand their customer base and establish themselves as trusted partners in the wellness journey.
ICHRA Startup Secures $6M to Streamline Health Benefits for Small Businesses
StretchDollar's $6 million raise was led by Fika Ventures and Oscar Health and included participation from Precursor Ventures and Springbank.
The Funding Model for Cancer Innovation is Broken — We Can Fix It
Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.
Peer Support Platform Fello Secures $10.4M To Combat Loneliness Epidemic
Fello's $10.4 million raise includes a seed investment from Glen Tullman’s 62Ventures, The Capital Factory Fellowship Fund, Katalyst Capital and Offline Ventures.
Healthcare’s Next Frontier: Building a Fully Connected Experience
It comes down to two simple questions that every health plan should consider: “Are we a company that pays for services and manages risks? Or are we a company that delivers better health for our members?”
Morgan Health Commits $25M to Merative to Enhance Employer Data Capabilities
Merative, a data, analytics and technology provider, is Morgan Health's eighth portfolio company. The investment will help accelerate growth.
Report: Global Medical Costs Projected to Rise by 10.4% in 2025
Global medical costs are expected to rise by double digits for the third year in a row, according to a recent survey from WTW.
Health Leaders Applaud Biden’s Proposal to Expand Medicare/Medicaid Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
Several healthcare leaders are supporting the Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 medications for obesity treatment.