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Abbott Labs Covid Test Sales Surge As Pandemic Drags On
Abbott Laboratories first quarter profits eclipsed $2.4 billion thanks to a surge in sales of Covid-19 diagnostic tests.
Anthem Profits Hit $1.8 Billion On Medicaid, Medicare Growth
Anthem’s first quarter profits reached $1.8 billion thanks to strong enrollment in its Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans.
Kansas Lifts Hurdle To Nurse Practitioners, Becomes 26th State To Do So
Kansas is the latest in a growing number of states giving direct access to nurse practitioners thanks to legislation eliminating hurdles for patients who need primary care as the Covid-19 pandemic put a spotlight on U.S. primary care needs.
Rite Aid Expects More Closures Of ‘Unprofitable’ Stores
Rite Aid expects to close a total of 145 “unprofitable stores” in ongoing cost-cutting moves designed to help the pharmacy chain be more competitive.
UnitedHealth Group’s Profits Exceed $5 Billion Thanks To Optum And Medicare Growth
UnitedHealth Group’s profits eclipsed $5 billion in the first quarter thanks to Optum health and seniors flocking to the company’s Medicare Advantage plans.
Broader Inflation May Be Up, But Obamacare Premiums Are Down
Health insurance premiums in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, also known as Obamacare, declined in most states in 2022 for the third straight year.
New York Latest To Lift Hurdle To Nurse Practitioners During Pandemic
New York is the latest in a growing number of states giving direct access to nurse practitioners thanks to legislation eliminating hurdles for patients who need primary care.
Michael Niedorff, Longtime CEO Of Health Insurer Centene, Dies At 79
Michael Neidorff, the longtime chief executive officer of Centene has died, the company confirmed Thursday. He was 79.
Walgreens CEO Brewer Joins VillageMD Board As Drugstore Chain’s Investment Grows
Walgreens Boots Alliance chief executive officer Roz Brewer has joined the board of VillageMD, which is developing hundreds of doctor-staffed clinics connected to Walgreens drugstores across the U.S.
Walmart Launches Health Clinics In Lucrative Florida Market
Walmart is opening five new doctor-staffed “Walmart Health” centers in Florida as part of an ongoing national rollout.
