Cigna CEO David Cordani says the addition of Express Scripts will expand choices for clients to “improve whole person health.”
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Uninsured Rate Hits Four-Year High Amid Trump’s Obamacare Attacks
The nation’s adult uninsured rate hit its highest level in nearly four years to nearly 14%, according to the Gallup health and well-being index.
AHIP Insurance Lobby Adds Seven New Members As Medicare Battles Loom
Health insurance lobby America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) has added seven new members following a change in leadership at the association and amid coming battles over “Medicare-for-All” in 2020 and beyond.
Ending Pharmacy Dispute, Walmart Renews Contract With CVS Heath’s PBM
Ending a dispute over prices, CVS Health said Walmart will continue to use its Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) commercial and managed Medicaid retail pharmacy networks as part of a new multiyear agreement.
Walgreens CEO: Microsoft Will Help Create ‘Ecosystem’ To Simplify Healthcare
Walgreens CEO Stefano Pessina says the partnership with Microsoft will help create an “ecosystem” that connects its drugstores to patients and their medical care providers in communities.
UnitedHealth’s Optum Sales Hit $100B For First Time
UntiedHealth Group said its Optum health services business surpassed $100 billion in annual revenues last year for the first time.
In Blockbuster Alliance, Walgreens And Microsoft To Develop ‘New Healthcare Models’
Walgreens said it has formed a partnership with Microsoft Corp. to “develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations to advance and improve the future of health care.”
Hospital Mergers Get Even Bigger As Seller Size Hits $400M
Hospital and health system mergers involved even bigger players in 2018 as the average seller size hit $409 million in revenue, Kaufman Hall says in its annual healthcare merger review.
CVS CEO Merlo: We’re Already Rolling Out New Services For Aetna Members
CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo said the drugstore giant and Aetna are “already rolling out” new services and programs to improve care for patients with chronic conditions.
Walgreens: Humana Clinic JV Has To ‘Make A Profit By Itself’
Walgreens Boots Alliance said its joint venture with Humana to develop senior health clinics has to “standalone and make a profit by itself” to be successful in the long-term.
