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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 …
CommonSpirit Health suffers IT security incident
CommonSpirit Health, the large 142-hospital system, has suffered what the health system called an “IT security incident.”
The incident is impacting some of CommonSpirit’s facilities and some patient appointments have been rescheduled, according to the …
HHS issues $6 million in grants for reproductive health and research
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Population Affairs, has announced more than $6 million for Title X Family Planning Research grants, Research-to-Practice Center grants and Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Evaluation a…
Optum and Change Healthcare complete merger
Optum and Change Healthcare officially merged today.
Change filed a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission today in connection with the closing, in accordance with the January 5 merger agreement.
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