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Aetna drops Walgreens from its Illinois Medicaid plan

The removal of one pharmacy chain from the network has not created or contributed to network access issues, Aetna says.

Haven disbands, ending speculation on what innovation at such a scale could do

When formed in January 2018, the joint venture was expected to up-end the healthcare industry.

PhRMA is granted temporary injunction against favored nation rule 

The American Hospital Association is also against the rule that was to have gone into effect on January 1, 2021. 

Here are the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution

This is our continuing coverage of the steps being taken to get every American inoculated against the coronavirus.

The move to value accelerates in 2021, spurred by lack of fee-for-service payments during pandemic

CMMI is expected to release fewer, but bigger payment models and more that are mandatory.

AHIP protests repeal of antitrust exemptions for health insurers

Consumer Reports hails passage as being good for providers who feel pressured into contract terms that benefit insurers.

Department of Justice sues Walmart alleging unlawful opioid dispensing

A Walmart entrance
Pharmacists are in the untenable position of being held liable for a doctor’s prescription, Walmart said in its own lawsuit.

$900 billion COVID-19 relief package includes just $3 billion for providers

Ending surprise medical billing through arbitration will only increase healthcare costs, detractors say.

Close to 8 million doses of two COVID-19 vaccines are going out this week

The American Medical Association is urging Twitter, TikTok, Google and other social media giants to combat inaccuracies about the vaccine.

Moderna vaccine rolls out amid miscommunication over Pfizer doses and new virus strain

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines provide protection against new strain of coronavirus, former FDA commissioner says.