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    Cencora nabs ex-CVS exec as new CFO

    Eva Boratto, who spent more than a decade at CVS in a variety of finance roles, will join the drug distributor later this summer, Cencora announced Wednesday.

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    Healthcare consumerism alone didn’t bend the cost curve. Here’s what it’s missing.

    Consumer-driven plan design failed. Quality-driven design is next.

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    CVS sues to challenge new Tennessee PBM-pharmacy breakup law

    The law, which would prohibit PBM conglomerates from owning or operating pharmacies, illegally boots out-of-state companies from Tennessee’s pharmacy market, CVS argued in a suit filed Friday.

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    WakeMed declined offer from UNC Health in midst of Atrium deal

    The health system received UNC’s offer to combine days after publicly announcing plans to merge with Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health. Ultimately, WakeMed decided Atrium is the best path forward.

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    PacificSource exits ACA exchanges, Montana amid financial strain

    High costs and other stressors have made it difficult for the regional nonprofit to continue offering coverage, the company said. About 42,000 members will be affected by PacificSource’s exits.

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    Ōura files for IPO amid healthcare push

    The smart ring maker’s filing follows a recent $900 million fundraise and comes amid plans to develop more health features for the device.

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    Hospitals sue CVS for allegedly siphoning $250M in 340B funds

    Hospitals affiliated with Mount Sinai, the University of Michigan and the University of Kansas allege that CVS artificially deflated reimbursement for 340B drugs for years, causing them to lose out on savings.

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    Tracker

    Tracking healthcare data breaches

    Recently disclosed data breaches at multiple providers — including NYC Health + Hospitals — and a benefits administrator exposed information from more than 7 million people.

    Updated May 26, 2026
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    Burnout is increasing, while employee confidence is at a record low, research shows

    Healthcare workers were more likely to mention burnout in Glassdoor reviews than those in other sectors, the company said.

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    Quorum Health to transition to nonprofit system through deal with Healthside Partners

    The rural health-focused system has struggled to find its footing ever since spinning off from Community Health Systems a decade ago. Now, Quorum is hoping that a pivot to nonprofit status is the answer.

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    HHS launches AI-backed health fraud crackdown

    The department will use AI to examine audits from states and other federal grant recipients, and potentially withhold funds if they aren’t able to fix errors.

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    Vertical integration doesn’t appear to lead to higher drug costs in Medicare, HHS OIG finds

    However, data was limited, so it’s too early to make firm conclusions, the watchdog clarified. That didn’t stop the largest PBM lobby from jumping on the report as concrete proof that consolidation doesn’t drive up prices.

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    Trump administration proposes crackdown on Medicaid state-directed payments

    The proposed rule codifies cuts outlined in the GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but also takes other steps to restrict supplemental Medicaid payments. The CMS said it would save the federal government over $500 billion if finalized.

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    Lawmakers mull Medicare physician pay reform to tamp down consolidation

    Physician pay hasn’t kept up with the costs of providing care, pushing independent practices to sell to health systems and likely increasing costs, witnesses said during a House subcommittee hearing.

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    Abridge taps new technology chief

    The healthcare AI company said San Oo’s appointment comes at an inflection point as Abridge inks deals with more health systems.

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    Providence shuts down most insurance businesses for 2027

    The nonprofit giant has offered health insurance for decades. But recent challenges, including higher costs and regulatory changes, have placed Providence in an untenable position, according to the integrated system’s CEO.

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    ACA deductibles reach record high as membership losses slated to continue: KFF

    A fuller picture is emerging of how the expiration of enhanced subsidies is affecting the Affordable Care Act exchanges and the millions of Americans who rely on them for coverage.

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    Senate Democrats move to roll back Medicare AI prior authorization pilot

    Lawmakers introduced a resolution to end the WISeR model, which Democrats say is delaying and denying care to seniors.

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    HHS reorganizes Office for Civil Rights with religious bent

    The civil rights enforcement arm of the HHS will reinstate a division dissolved during the Biden administration that focuses on conscientious objections and religious issues in health and social programs.

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    CommonSpirit $3.4B in the red amid billing contract exit, operational woes

    The Catholic nonprofit giant’s expenses well outstripped revenue in the most recent financial quarter. Though the outcome was mostly due to one-time items, CommonSpirit also continues to struggle with boosting core operations.

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    Employer to pay $4.25M to settle claims it failed to consider vaccine exemptions

    Recent enforcement involving COVID-19 vaccines appears to go hand in hand with the Trump administration’s broader prioritization of Christian issues.

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    Tenet hospitals, Leapfrog spar over legal fees in hospital ratings case

    The Tenet-owned hospitals want Leapfrog to pay $10.5 million in legal fees after a judge agreed that the nonprofit unfairly deflated their ratings. The penalty would “cast a specter of financial ruin” over the nonprofit, Leapfrog said.

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    CMS finalizes major changes to ACA exchanges, including greater access to catastrophic plans

    The Trump administration continues to open the doors to the cheap, high-deductible coverage, to the worry of insurance experts and stakeholders in the healthcare industry.

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    Aetna’s chief digital and technology officer on how the insurer is using AI for patient engagement

    Nathan Frank discusses how the insurer is using AI to engage members, how the company thinks about risks, and the importance of monitoring the tools and soliciting feedback.

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    Employer groups, unions urge Trump administration to reform No Surprises dispute resolution

    Providers are reaping high award amounts, and arbiters have “structural conflicts of interest” that incentivize a high volume of disputes, driving up healthcare costs for employers and patients, the groups wrote.

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    Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill by mail

    The ruling maintains access to mifepristone while litigation continues. The drug can still be prescribed at pharmacies or by mail without requiring in-person visits.