Susan Morse

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DOJ is asking for additional information in the CVS and Signify merger

The Department of Justice is looking for more information on the CVS Health and Signify Health merger, according to documents filed October 20 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
On October 19, both CVS and Signify received a request for addit…

OCR is investigating pharmacies for not filling prescriptions that could induce a miscarriage

The Office of Civil Rights is investigating whether pharmacies are not filling prescriptions that could induce a miscarriage, even if the patient is not pregnant.

HHS funding for states builds on behavioral health center access 

It’s time to treat mental health on par with physical health, said Health and Human Service Secretary Xavier Becerra, during a news conference announcing millions in state funding and a new crisis care line, 988.

CVS has reportedly backed out of talks to buy Cano Health

Both Humana and CVS reportedly expressed interest in buying primary care provider Cano Health, but on the news that CVS is no longer interested, Cano’s stock plunged by more than 42% by the closing bell on Monday.

HHS extends public health emergency for the 11th time

The Biden Administration has extended the public health emergency for the 11th time since the declaration was first made in January 2020.

AMA report examines PBM and insurer market consolidation

There’s a widespread lack of competition in local markets across the United States where pharmacy benefit managers provide services to commercial health insurers, according to a new analysis by the American Medical Association. 

Walgreens Boots Alliance speeds up full acquisition of CareCentrix

Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced the acceleration of its plans to acquire full ownership of home coordination company CareCentrix.

Hospital and physician groups ask DOJ to investigate threats to gender-affirming care

The American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association have sent a letter to the U.S.

HIMSSCast: Beyond remote care is augmented and virtual reality

Remember when the capabilities of the internet seemed mind-boggling? Digital twins and the metaverse are the next iteration of the internet, according to GridRaster’s co-founder and COO Dijam Panigrahi.

Medicare Advantage star ratings are expected to decline as CMS lifts COVID-19 guardrails

Medicare Advantage star ratings are expected to decline in this year’s annual ranking of the private Part C and D plans.
Star ratings are expected out today. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has said it would release the star ratings “on …