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.
MedCity Moves Podcast: Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Danny Sanchez, CEO of EmpiRx Health
In this month's episode, we dive into some of the recent executive appointments occurring in the healthcare sector, as well as layoffs affecting the industry. We also hear from Danny Sanchez, who recently became the new CEO of EmpiRx Health, a value-based pharmacy benefit manager.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
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.
How EmpiRx Health’s value-based model led to less drug spending on mental health, decreased opioid use
EmpiRx found in its data that pharmacy claims for behavioral health treatments increased 9.4% from 2020 to 2021. For antidepressants, utilization increased 12% during this time period, but per claim spend fell 1.8%. ADHD medications saw a 20.2% increase in utilization and a 9.1% decrease in per claim spend.