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In Medicare-For-All Debate, Insurers Bet They’re Loved More Than Bernie
Amid Medicare for All debate, health insurance companies are touting their growing businesses and surveys showing consumer support.
If UnitedHealth Doesn’t Get Magellan, It Fits Anthem’s Services Strategy
Anthem and UnitedHealth Group are reportedly interested in acquiring Magellan Health to bolster their pharmacy benefits and health services businesses.
Why Hospitals Should Fear Blue Cross Primary Care Centers
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in Florida, Illinois, Texas and New Jersey are opening primary care medical centers in communities across the country U.S.
UnitedHealth: DaVita Medical Deal ‘Progressing’ On Path To Close
UnitedHealth Group CEO David Wichmann says the insurer has a “clear path to approval” in closing the $4.3 billion acquisition of DaVita Medical Group.
After Bernie’s Tweet, UnitedHealth’s CEO Describes ‘Wholesale Disruption’ Of Medicare For All
UnitedHealth CEO David Wichmann said the insurer has long favored universal coverage but not via certain Medicare for All proposals he described as a “wholesale disruption of American healthcare.”
Rite Aid Touts ‘Transparent’ PBM Amid Industry Turmoil
Rite Aid’s PBM EnvisionRxOptions is growing during a period of industry scrutiny and consolidation.
Drugstore Chains Turn To CBD Sales Amid Prescription Reimbursement Pressures
In the last month, CVS Health, Walgreens and RIte Aid have disclosed plans to sell CBD products as part of a pilot.
Rite Aid To Sell CBD Products Amid CEO Search And Pharmacy Pressure
Rite Aid will begin selling CBD products in two states as the drugstore chain wrestles with industry wide pharmacy reimbursement pressures.
Rite Aid Board Approves Reverse Stock Split To Avoid NYSE Delisting
Rite Aid’s board approved a “reverse stock split” at a ratio of 1-for-20 in an effort to keep the company’s stock from being delisted by the New York Stock Exchange.
Walgreens Unveils Latest Primary Care Partner: VillageMD
Walgreens is partnering with primary care clinic operator VillageMD in Houston where clinics will be opened next to drugstores as a precursor to a possible national expansion.
