Susan Morse

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Eli Lilly caps out-of-pocket cost for insulin at $35 a month

Eli Lilly has announced that it is reducing the list price of its insulin by 70% and capping out-of-pocket costs at $35 a month as part of its Insulin Value Program.

Eli Lilly caps out-of-pocket cost for insulin at $35 a month

Eli Lilly has announced that it is reducing the list price of its insulin by 70% and capping out-of-pocket costs at $35 a month as part of its Insulin Value Program.

What providers can expect when waivers expire at end of the PHE

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released guidance for beneficiaries and providers on what to expect when the Public Health Emergency ends on Thursday, May 11.

Unplanned hospital readmissions represent significant cost

Unplanned hospital readmissions in Massachusetts represent a significant cost, not only to the health system but to patients and their families, according to the findings in a Center for Health Information and Analysis report on unplanned hospital read…

HIMSSCast: CFOs are looking to accomplish goals through smaller M&A transactions

Vin Phan is a partner and practice leader of BDO’s National Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services practice. He works with companies on   financial due diligence, including M&A transactions.

CMS declines to reconsider coverage for FDA-approved drugs for Alzheimer’s disease

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is not reconsidering the national coverage determination for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for Alzheimer’s disease.
The FDA-approved monoclonal antibodies are directed against amy…

Amazon completes $3.9B acquisition of One Medical

Amazon has completed its $3.9 billion acquisition of primary care provider One Medical, the tech giant announced Wednesday. 
The Federal Trade Commission has decided it won’t challenge Amazon’s $3.9 billion deal for One Medical, according to Politco.

UnitedHealth’s $5.4 billion deal with LHC set to close on Thursday

UnitedHealth Group’s acquisition of home health company LHC Group is tentatively scheduled to close on Thursday, February 23 pending regulatory approvals, according to a Nasdaq notice.
In anticipation of the closing, UHC stock will be halted immediatel…

Adventist Health reorganization includes administrative layoffs

Adventist Health is reorganizing, with a plan to reduce administration costs by more than $100 million. 

AHIP strikes back against HHS claims over Medicare Advantage payments 

Insurers and the administration are battling over whether Medicare Advantage plans are getting a payment increase or decrease in 2024.