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Not Fake News! A Trump Administration Rule Models Government Civility

A little-unnoticed Trump administration regulation offers quiet evidence that bipartisan civility in government is possible. Despite involving Obamacare, millions of Medicare beneficiaries and $100 billion in federal spending, ideological fireworks wer…

Amid PBM Battles, Molina Renews With CVS Caremark

Health insurer Molina Healthcare said it has extended its agreement with CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) through 2021 in the first major CVS win since its Aetna merger closed.

Medicare At 55 Could Gain Momentum In 2019

Allowing Americans to buy into Medicare at age 55 could gain momentum with Democrats in control of the U.S. House of Representatives and several Senate supporters running for President in 2020.

Public Housing Authorities Seek Closer Ties To Health Insurers

Public housing authorities are seeking partnerships with health insurance companies and medical care providers to better address social determinants of health.

Judge’s Order Won’t Derail Future CVS-Aetna Insurance Products

A federal judge’s continuing review of CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna shouldn’t be a hurdle to integration and future new product launches, analysts say.

Walgreens: Humana Senior Clinics May Be Primary Care ‘Template’ In Many Stores

Walgreens says Humana senior health clinics could become a “template for primary care” in many of its drugstores, executives said.

Walgreens To Cut $1B In Annual Costs Amid Global Reimbursement Pressures

Walgreens Boots Alliance is launching a “transformational cost management program” designed to save more than $1 billion annual within three years.

Cigna-Express Scripts Merger A Done Deal By Thursday

Cigna said it will close on Thursday its acquisition of Express Scripts, the last major standalone pharmacy benefit manager (PBM).

To Win Over FTC, DaVita Sale Price To UnitedHealth Drops To $4.3B

UnitedHealth Group will pay nearly$600 million less for DaVita Medical Group in an effort to satisfy the Federal Trade Commission and close the acquisition.

Insurers Forge Ahead With Obamacare Expansion Despite Judge’s Ruling

Centene and Oscar Health – two of the biggest insurers in the Obamacare business – will continue expansion plans despite a Texas federal judge’s ruling striking down the Affordable Care Act.