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The House Oversight Committee criticizes PBM pricing tactics, Humana’s CenterWell plans to open primary care centers at Walmarts, and a federal judge upholds the FTC’s noncompete rule, diverging from... read more

Novant cancels its plan to acquire two North Carolina hospitals from CHS amid an FTC challenge, Amazon expands its RxPass generic drug subscription service to Medicare, and the DOJ accuses two execut... read more

An FDA advisory committee recommends approval of Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, the Biden administration proposes banning medical debt from credit reports, and Elevance becomes the second insurer to w... read more

As inpatient and outpatient volumes grow over the next decade, health systems must optimize care delivery for their increasingly aging complex patients. Vizient experts discuss how the 2024 Impact of... read more

Portland, OR-based health systems OHSU and Legacy sign a definitive merger agreement, Dollar General ends its mobile health clinic pilot, and a House subcommittee focuses on the need for 340B transpa... read more

Ozempic trial shows the drug slows kidney disease progression, a blood-based colorectal cancer test is endorsed for FDA approval, and nursing home trade groups sue over the new staffing mandate. read more

Telehealth company Hims & Hers unveils $199 weight-loss shots, CMS launches an emergency care complaint portal for patients, and the Senate Finance Committee signals interest in Medicare physician pa... read more

Hospitals and health systems that participate in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program are currently facing challenges on multiple fronts, including manufacturer restrictions and program audits, lega... read more

Margins are tight everywhere in healthcare, but a hospital’s pharmacy department has a strong capacity to bring value — especially if that organization has an established chief pharmacy officer as pa... read more

While the supply chain may feel complex, the good news is that there are still methods — like Drug Shortage Stewardship — that can be implemented to mitigate drug shortages. read more