From layoffs to leadership appointments, here are nine updates from CVS Health in the last 60 days:
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed: 7 notes
UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot on the morning of Dec. 4 while exiting a hotel in New York City, according to the New York Police Department.
The race to create an oral GLP-1 obesity drug: 4 things to know
The push to develop the first oral GLP-1 receptor drug for obesity is heating up, as three phase 3 drugs race to become the first approved oral treatment for obesity, Global Data reported Dec. 2.
Physicians and peer reviews: 9 things to know
The strong majority of practicing physicians — 79% — have never undergone a peer review, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Seeking Fairness and Real Guidance: Medscape Physicians and Peer Reviews Report 2024,” published Dec. 4.
Wisconsin hospitals partner on pediatric cardiology
Madison, Wis.-based UW Health Kids and Milwaukee-based Children’s Wisconsin are forming a joint venture to expand access to pediatric cardiac care.
CMS partners with 2 companies on sickle cell therapies
CMS has reached agreements with bluebird bio and Vertex Pharmaceuticals for their FDA-approved gene therapies for sickle cell disease — Casgevy and Lyfgenia, respectively.
5 clinical, allied health roles with highest turnover
Hospital staff turnover improved slightly in 2023 but remained a significant challenge for certain clinical roles, according to the American Hospital Association’s 2025 Environmental Scan report released Dec. 3.
Older adults say stopping CRC screenings after 75 'unacceptable'
While a majority of older adults agree that guidelines limiting colorectal cancer screenings after 75 are acceptable, a strong minority disagreed, according to a recent cross-sectional study conducted by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and repo…
Trinity gets $4B after split with Florida system
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health returned to the black in fiscal year 2024 with an operating income of $68.4 million (0.3% margin) and received a $4 billion financial boost from its disaffiliation of BayCare Health System.
The men driving Trump's supply chain policies
Throughout his campaign and time as President-elect, Donald Trump has issued several proposals regarding the U.S. supply chain, from plans to raise tariffs up to 100% for certain countries to a complete restructuring of the global supply chain.
