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Amid PBM Battles, Molina Renews With CVS Caremark
Health insurer Molina Healthcare said it has extended its agreement with CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) through 2021 in the first major CVS win since its Aetna merger closed.
Best Known For Obamacare, Centene Makes Global Play
Obamacare provider Centene is looking for growth opportunities outside the U.S. in Europe and other global markets to expand.
2019 Could Be A Year Of Relative Calm For Obamacare
2019 could be a year of stability for those who’ve purchased individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act thanks to Democratic control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Medicare At 55 Could Gain Momentum In 2019
Allowing Americans to buy into Medicare at age 55 could gain momentum with Democrats in control of the U.S. House of Representatives and several Senate supporters running for President in 2020.
Walmart’s Health Plan Is Way Ahead Of Amazon’s Buffett-JPMorgan Project
Amazon’s brick-and-mortar rival Walmart is expanding a specialized health benefit program for workers and launching accountable care plans across the U.S.
Public Housing Authorities Seek Closer Ties To Health Insurers
Public housing authorities are seeking partnerships with health insurance companies and medical care providers to better address social determinants of health.
Judge’s Order Won’t Derail Future CVS-Aetna Insurance Products
A federal judge’s continuing review of CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna shouldn’t be a hurdle to integration and future new product launches, analysts say.
Walgreens: Humana Senior Clinics May Be Primary Care ‘Template’ In Many Stores
Walgreens says Humana senior health clinics could become a “template for primary care” in many of its drugstores, executives said.
Rite Aid’s PBM Suddenly Looks More Attractive
Rite Aid’s pharmacy benefit manager EnvisionRx is a bright spot for the embattled drugstore chain thanks to growth of sales of Medicare drug plans.
Walgreens To Cut $1B In Annual Costs Amid Global Reimbursement Pressures
Walgreens Boots Alliance is launching a “transformational cost management program” designed to save more than $1 billion annual within three years.
