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MD Anderson launches new cancer research center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has launched the Institute for Cell Therapy Discovery and Innovation, a research center that will focus on immunology and cell engineering with the goal of creating new cancer treatments and autoimmune …
Cencora expanding services with $4.6B Retina acquisition
Drug distributor Cencora has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Retina Consultants of America, a management services organization (MSO) of retina specialists, from Webster Equity Partners for about $4.6 billion in cash.
CerpassRx, Waltz team on AI platform to manage specialty drug spend
Independent pharmacy benefit manager CerpassRx is looking to better manage specialty drug spend by teaming up with Waltz Health on an artificial intelligence-powered platform called Intelligent Specialty Engine.
The idea is that the approach, which inc…
Nurse burnout linked to lower quality, safety
Burnout among nurses is linked to worse patient safety, and lower healthcare quality and satisfaction, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.
UnitedHealthcare expands ACA presence to 30 more states
UnitedHealthcare will be expanding its individual and Family Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans to 30 additional states, with the increase encompassing new coverage areas in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming, as well as additional counties in 13 o…
$47.5 million grant allows Rutgers to turn lab discoveries into practical healthcare
Leaders from Rutgers University and the broader New Jersey community convened last week to celebrate a $47.5 million federal grant for the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science, which will be used to transform laboratory discoveries …
Aetna underperforms, plans recovery as CVS Health logs $95.4B in revenue
CVS Health saw revenues climb 6.3% as compared to last year, posting $95.4 billion in revenue for the third quarter, even as its health benefits segment underperformed, due principally to high utilization.
CMS gives renal dialysis facilities a 2.7% increase
Among a spate of final rules issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is one updating payment rates and policies under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for renal dialysis services furnished to Medicare…
AHA criticizes 2.9% increase in CMS’ OPPS final rule
The American Hospital Association has criticized the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule, saying the increase for outpatient hospital services doesn’t go far enough.
CMS is…
Aetna offering new ‘transparent’ health plan
Aetna, part of CVS Health, has rolled out SimplePay Health, an alternative health plan that aims to simplify the member experience.
The plan, for self-insured clients, is intended to further reduce costs and improve outcomes and features a payment mode…
