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CVS MinuteClinic Launches Video Doctor Visits Via Teladoc Platform
CVS Health’s MinuteClinic is launching a new “virtual health care offering” to allow patients round-the-clock treatment for minor illnesses, injuries and conditions from their mobile devices.
Health Costs Hit $15K Per Worker As Employers Look To Amazon For Help
Employer health costs are nearing $15,000 per worker as corporate America looks to disruptors from outside the health industry like Amazon for help, a new National Business Group on Health employer survey shows.
Icahn Opposes Cigna-Express Scripts Deal, Citing Amazon And ‘Flawed’ PBM Rebates
Investor Carl Icahn went public Tuesday with his opposition to Cigna’s proposed purchase of Express Scripts, saying the health insurer is overpaying amid a challenging regulatory environment and the entrance of Amazon into the pharmacy business.
Rite Aid Shareholders’ Fear Of Amazon Key To Albertsons Vote
Rite Aid’s argument before shareholders that the Albertsons merger may be the only savior will be put to the test Thursday when shareholders vote on the deal.
Trumpcare Could Lose Big In Tuesday’s Ohio Special Election
Healthcare and the Medicaid expansion are top issues in the special election Tuesday of candidates for Ohio’s 12th Congressional District between Democrat Danny O’Connor and Republican Troy Balderson.
As States Ease Hurdles To Physician Assistants, Salaries Eclipse $100K
Physician Assistant salaries rose nearly 3% to $105,000 last year from $102,000 in 2016 as states lift restrictions, The American Academy of PAs says.
Cigna CEO: We’ll Pay For Drugs That Work With Express Scripts Clout
Cigna CEO David Cordani said the combination with Express Scripts will accelerate value-based payment models once integrated with Express Scripts.
Humana’s Clinic Strategy Goes Beyond Walgreens And Walmart
Humana’s partnerships with retailers Walgreens and Walmart open a window into the future retail strategy of health insurance companies.
California Insurance Commissioner Asks DOJ To Block CVS-Aetna Merger
California’s Insurance Commissioner urged the U.S. Justice Department to block the merger of CVS Health and Aetna, saying it would “have significant anti-competitive impacts on American consumers.”
Humana: Walgreens Clinic Partnership Won’t Prevent Walmart Deal
Humana’s partnership to develop clinics inside Walgreens pharmacies won’t prevent the insurer from expanding its partnership with Walmart, the insurer’s CEO says.
