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Molina Healthcare closes ConnectiCare acquisition
Molina Healthcare has announced the closing of its acquisition of ConnectiCare Holding Company as of February 1.
Molina, headquartered in Long Beach, California, announced the acquisition in July and said it expected to close during the first half of …
Senate Finance Committee votes to confirm RFK Jr. to lead HHS
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 Tuesday morning to confirm the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Advocate Health closing Illinois clinics inside of Walgreens
Advocate Health Care is closing 47 clinics it operates inside Walgreens in Illinois.
HIMSSCast: Personalized care through AI
There’s always been personalization for every patient, said Mudit Garg, CEO and cofounder of Qventus. But personalization at scale requires technology.
Over the last 10 to 20 years, many technical systems have been built that allow for mass personaliza…
Bipartisan House bill introduced to stop physician pay cut
A group of 10 bipartisan representatives this morning has introduced a bill to stop the 2.8% payment cut to physician pay.
The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, introduced this morning in the House by Representatives, woul…
RFK Jr.: Senators want definitive answers on vaccines, autism and Medicaid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled for a second day in the Senate on his views on vaccines, autism, Medicaid and more.
Senator Bill Cassidy R-La., chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions wanted Kennedy to answer “yes or …
Confusion persists over spending freeze and its effect on Medicaid
Confusion reportedly exists over a memo issued by The White House Office of Management and Budget rescinding President Trump’s federal financial assistance spending freeze.
RFK Jr. testifies he is not ‘anti-vaccine’ in Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was not anti-vaccine in his opening statement before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday morning.
“I am pro-safety,” Kennedy said to shouts in the Senate chamber. “I believe vaccines play a critical role.”
Kennedy al…
Pfizer pays close to $60 million to resolve kickback allegations
Pfizer, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company, has agreed to pay close to $60 million to resolve kickback allegations involving payment to providers.
HIMSS25: Digital increases patient involvement and self-management
Digital programs enhance patient engagement by increasing involvement and self-management, according to Yanyan Hu, CIO of the Ministry of Health Singapore, who is speaking at HIMSS25.
Health tech improves communication, and encourages self-management a…
