CVS overhauls how its retail pharmacies charge for prescription drugs

Under the new model, CVS’ pharmacy network will price drugs based on the amount the company paid for them, plus a defined markup and additional pharmacist fee.

By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 5, 2023

HCA Healthcare buys 11 emergency centers in Texas

The acquisition comes after HCA announced it was investing billions to expand its emergency and high acuity service lines.

By Sydney Halleman • Dec. 4, 2023

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

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Democrat senators accuse PE-backed US Anesthesia Partners of anticompetitive business practices

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to USAP on Sunday alleging the company leverages its monopoly power to inflate prices. USAP is currently facing a federal suit over the allegations.

By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 28, 2023

Biden administration finalizes rule requiring nursing homes disclose ownership

The rule comes amid growing concerns about the role of private equity firm ownership in nursing homes.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 15, 2023

Amazon’s One Medical partners with employer group for primary care

The primary care chain will serve as a virtual and in-person primary care provider for companies like Coca-Cola, Boeing and JPMorgan.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 15, 2023

New AMA policies focus on GLP-1 coverage, resisting corporate medicine

The lobbying group advanced a range of policy resolutions it says will advance access to patient care at its annual interim meeting.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 14, 2023

One Medical enters New Jersey through latest health system deal, with Hackensack Meridian Health

The partnership announced Tuesday adds another hospital operator to the company’s bench of health system affiliates. One Medical plans to open its first clinic in the Garden State by the end of next year.

By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 14, 2023

Walgreens lays off 5% of corporate workforce; CMO Kevin Ban departs

Yet another round of job cuts and executive turnover at Walgreens comes as the pharmacy chain looks to cut costs following poor financial performance.

By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 10, 2023

Cano Health reduced its workforce by 21% in Q3

The struggling primary care chain, which is still seeking a buyer, has exited from several state markets.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 10, 2023

Amazon discounts One Medical membership for Prime customers to $9 a month

The move could further integrate the retail giant’s healthcare ambitions with its core e-commerce business.

By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 8, 2023

Envision Healthcare emerges from bankruptcy restructuring

The physician staffing firm, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this spring, said it has since reduced its debt by more than 70%.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 7, 2023

Research flags ‘concerning’ employment losses at nursing homes amid Biden administration staffing push

As employment continues to decline in skilled nursing facilities, regulators, healthcare industry leaders and workers’ unions are split on how to make roles more attractive.

By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 6, 2023

Walgreens appoints new CIO as leadership transition continues

Neal Sample, first appointed in an adviser capacity in October, will report to CEO Tim Wentworth as EVP and CIO.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 2, 2023

Walmart inks partnerships with health system, insurer in Florida

The partnerships — which include Walmart Health’s first patient care coordination agreement with a health system — aim to improve care coordination and referrals from its 23 health centers in the state.

By Emily Olsen • Nov. 2, 2023

Humana reports medical cost growth from MA utilization

The payer expects higher levels of Medicare Advantage utilization to continue for the remainder of the year, outgrowing past expectations.

By Sydney Halleman • Nov. 1, 2023

Tracking healthcare data breaches

A breach at a New York-based imaging center may have exposed the personal information of more than 600,000 people.

By Emily Olsen , Susanna Vogel • Updated 18 hours ago

HHS proposes ‘powerful’ penalties for providers found information blocking

Regulators on Monday proposed a long-awaited rule tying payments for hospitals and doctor’s offices in three popular Medicare programs to compliance with data-sharing regulations.

By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 31, 2023

Ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities cost $77.5B in downtime, report finds

On average, organizations were shut down or unavailable to provide services for 14 days to due to ransomware attacks from 2016 through mid-October this year, according to cybersecurity research firm Comparitech.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 27, 2023

Calling healthcare burnout a crisis is an ‘understatement,’ CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm on increasing levels of burnout and harassment in the healthcare industry.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 25, 2023

How 4 health system executives are tackling supply chain challenges

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide disruptions, executives at four major health systems shared how they’re innovating supply chain tactics.

By Sydney Halleman • Oct. 23, 2023

Blue Cross NC to buy 55 FastMed urgent care clinics

The nonprofit insurer said it would focus on bringing the clinics up to pre-pandemic standards after suffering staffing shortages.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 23, 2023

Physician turnover more complex than just burnout, study finds

In a qualitative study examining physician turnover, participants said their departures were mostly driven by a desire for increased flexibility.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 20, 2023

GoodRx, Sanofi partner on $35 insulin

It’s unclear how much the partnership will improve access to affordable insulin given other recent initiatives from drugmakers and public insurance programs.

By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 20, 2023

Senators urge CMS to withhold staffing mandate, citing negative impact on veteran care

Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee urged the CMS to rescind or revise its staffing proposal for nursing facilities on Thursday, warning the rules could cause facilities to close.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 19, 2023

Henry Ford, Ascension enter joint venture to create $10.5B system

The no-cash deal will combine Detroit-based Henry Ford Health with Ascension’s southeast Michigan and Genesys healthcare facilities and create an organization spanning more than 550 sites.

By Emily Olsen • Oct. 19, 2023