Lawmakers Grill Health Insurance CEOs: 4 Key Takeaways
During two House hearings, health insurance CEOs were questioned on rising healthcare costs, vertical integration and prior authorization.
Where Does the Pharmacy Guild Stand in Its Effort to Build a National Pharmacy Union?
So far, 13 pharmacies have filed to join the Pharmacy Guild, 11 of which have won their election with the National Labor Relations Board while the other two are waiting for their election date.
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MedCity News Pivot Podcast: How Emergency Departments Are Using Real-Time Data to Improve Outcomes
How can AI benefit and improve patient outcome in the emergency department? Watch the latest episode to find out.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
December saw a slew of executive hires, promotions, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, companies like Humana and Mayo Clinic hired new C-suite leaders, organizations including Atlantic Health System and Amwell are saying goodbye to key executives, and firms like CVS Health and Optum announced rounds of job cuts.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, exits, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, exits, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
Should CVS Health Break Up?
CVS Health is reportedly exploring a breakup. But some experts aren't sure if this is a good idea.
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Esperion Sets Its Sights on New Areas While Maintaining Commitment to Cardiovascular Health
In a recent interview, Esperion president and CEO, Sheldon Koenig talks about the reality of statin intolerance and his company’s expansion into new diseases
Who is Winning the Retail Pharmacy Consumer Battle?
CVS Health overtook Walgreens as the most popular drugstore retailer, a new report found. However, there is no saying for sure if CVS will keep this lead.
What Will the Future of Retail Health Look Like?
Retailers aren’t giving up on healthcare — but they are trying to be more strategic in their efforts to disrupt the space. As these companies re-strategize, experts think they need to center their efforts on building trust and fostering long-term patient engagement.
Two CVS Locations Make Moves To Join National Pharmacy Union Movement
Two CVS stores in Rhode Island have filed petitions to join the Pharmacy Guild, which is building a national pharmacy union. The locations are close to CVS Health's headquarters in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
‘Nation-State’ Cyberattack Hits Change Healthcare, Disrupting Pharmacy Services Across the Country
Pharmacies across the country are facing disruptions following a cyberattack on Change Healthcare — which is owned by Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. In a filing with the SEC, UnitedHealth stated that the unauthorized party that gained access to Change Healthcare's systems was a “suspected nation-state associated cyber security threat actor."
The Power of One: Redefining Healthcare with an AI-Driven Unified Platform
In a landscape where complexity has long been the norm, the power of one lies not just in unification, but in intelligence and automation.
Why Some Pharmacy Staff at Walgreens Are Staging Walkouts
Walgreens pharmacy staff are staging walkouts from October 30 to November 1. One organizer said it's because pharmacy staff are being tasked with too many responsibilities, making it difficult for them to safely fill prescriptions.
Where Do DTC Providers and Payers Stand When It Comes to Telehealth?
A new J.D. Power report found that CVS ranks highest for telehealth satisfaction among direct-to-consumer companies, while UnitedHealthcare ranks highest among payers.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
Nurse Practitioners’ Starting Salaries Are Rising Faster Than Those of Primary Care Physicians
As retail disruptors like CVS, Walgreens and Amazon buy more and more primary care assets, the healthcare industry is seeing an increased demand for physicians and advanced practitioners. In the case of nurse practitioners, this rise in demand is also boosting their salaries. Physicians' starting salaries have remained relatively flat, but their average signing bonus grew.
Abortion Pill Access in 2023: A Timeline
Mifepristone and misoprostol, two pills that are taken together to terminate a pregnancy, have been approved by the FDA since 2000. But access to these drugs have been in serious jeopardy this year, and a federal judge in Texas recently ruled to suspend the FDA's decadeslong approval of mifepristone. The final outcome for abortion pill access in the U.S. is still unclear among confliction federal rulings — the issue will likely end up in the Supreme Court.