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Why the CVS–Mass General Deal Would Likely Increase Spending More Than Access

A Massachusetts regulator is warning that CVS and Mass General Brigham’s proposed MinuteClinic partnership could drive up healthcare spending by at least $40 million annually, largely through steering patients into a higher-priced system. Experts said the deal might improve convenience for some patients but is unlikely to meaningfully expand access — and could ultimately strengthen market power and push costs even higher.

By Katie Adams

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What Is Needed to Rebuild Trust in U.S. Healthcare?

Americans largely trust their doctors but are skeptical of payers, drugmakers and hospital leadership — a divide fueled by rising costs and a complex, opaque healthcare system. Kristin Wikelius of United States of Care said restoring confidence will require more transparency, simpler navigation and policies that prioritize preventive care.

By Katie Adams

The Hidden Administrative Tasks Draining Small Practices

Small practices play a critical role in healthcare delivery, but they cannot continue to absorb ever-increasing administrative demands without consequences.

By Michael Blackman, MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer, Greenway Health®