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In Blockbuster Alliance, Walgreens And Microsoft To Develop ‘New Healthcare Models’
Walgreens said it has formed a partnership with Microsoft Corp. to “develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations to advance and improve the future of health care.”
Public Option And Medicaid Buy-Ins Emerge From 2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls
Public options to expand health coverage are emerging on the campaign trail ahead of next year’s 2020 Democratic Presidential primaries.
Hospital Mergers Get Even Bigger As Seller Size Hits $400M
Hospital and health system mergers involved even bigger players in 2018 as the average seller size hit $409 million in revenue, Kaufman Hall says in its annual healthcare merger review.
Cigna Plans Broader Medicare Advantage Offerings
Cigna CEO David Cordani plans to broaden the health insurer’s Medicare Advantage offerings to seniors.
Rite Aid CEO: We’re Growing And Relevant
Despite a stock price trading below $1 per share, Rite Aid CEO John Standley said the drugstore chain remains “very relevant in the markets that we are in.”
CVS CEO Merlo: We’re Already Rolling Out New Services For Aetna Members
CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo said the drugstore giant and Aetna are “already rolling out” new services and programs to improve care for patients with chronic conditions.
Walgreens: Humana Clinic JV Has To ‘Make A Profit By Itself’
Walgreens Boots Alliance said its joint venture with Humana to develop senior health clinics has to “standalone and make a profit by itself” to be successful in the long-term.
Pelosi Wants More Americans Subsidized To Buy Obamacare
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to “raise the income level at which people can get subsidies” to help buy Obamacare, the Democrat told MSNBC’s Joy Reid.
NYSE’s Warning To Rite Aid May Force A Deal
The NYSE’s notice to Rite Aid that the drugstore chain is no longer in compliance with “listing standards” may trigger a “reverse stock split,” the company said.
Amid Opioid Crisis, The Joint Commission Revises Pain Standards For Health Facilities
The Joint Commission is revising “assessment and management standards” for behavioral health care, home care and nursing care center programs in the wake of the nation’s opioid crisis.
