After Capital Rx’s former medical director of pharmacy services got a job offer at CVS, the PBM startup claimed he couldn’t work there because of a noncompete agreement. CVS recently sued the company, saying its non-compete clause was unenforceable.
The plans, which will be offered by Aetna, are based on Teladoc’s physician care team model, and also includes providers through Aetna’s network and CVS Health services.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
For the second time in the span of one year, a group of insurers has filed a lawsuit against CVS alleging it overcharged them for generic drugs. CVS refuted the claims, calling them "baseless."
CVS Health has launched a new clinical trials services business that will help drug companies and contract research organizations recruit clinical trial volunteers. The new business unit builds on work the pharmacy giant did last year, identifying and recruiting people for studies testing Covid-19 vaccines and medicines.
The company launched CVS Health Ventures, a corporate venture fund that will make early investments in healthcare startups. It will start with a $100 million fund.
After the Food and Drug Administration authorized a swathe of over-the-counter tests for Covid-19, pharmacies are preparing to stock their shelves. But at $20 to $100 a pop, will enough people use them to make a difference?
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
As Amazon starts to roll out its telehealth and pharmacy offerings, most big health systems and insurers don’t yet view it as a threat. But pharmacy benefit managers and vertically integrated payers will be keeping a watchful eye on the company as it starts to encroach on a slice of their business.
Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and dozens of other pharmacies will start administering a limited number of vaccines as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. It will offer vaccines in medically underserved areas to healthcare workers, people ages 65 and older, and essential workers, according to local guidelines.
CVS and Walgreens began administering the first doses of Covid-19 vaccines across long-term care facilities last week. But many questions still remain about how it will be administered to the general public.
The retailer plans to open primary care clinics in Houston, El Paso, Austin, Phoenix and Orlando by next summer as part of its partnership with startup VillageMD.
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CVS Health’s infusion business will participate in a pilot to administer a recently authorized monoclonal antibody treatment to prevent patients from getting seriously ill with Covid-19. But data about the treatment, bamlanivimab, is mixed, and supply is limited.
Two years after acquiring PillPack, Amazon is launching its much-anticipated pharmacy business. But even with some exciting features about price transparency, it's unlikely to dramatically change prescription costs, experts said.
Aetna President Karen Lynch will replace current CVS CEO Larry Merlo next spring. Merlo, who has been the company’s CEO for nearly a decade, plans to retire in May.
The new plan design incorporates some features from Aetna’s parent company. The plan lets members access appointments at HealthHUB and MinuteClinic locations with no copay, and get discounts on health-related items at CVS stores.
Walmart caught the healthcare industry’s attention when it began opening primary care centers across Georgia, Florida and Illinois. But without its leader, will the effort still be able to keep its momentum?