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Walgreens to close contested Maryland location months after lawsuit settlement

Walgreens will permanently close one of its pharmacy locations within a Maryland medical building after the retail pharmacy and owners of the medical center settled a lawsuit out of court in February, Herald Mail Media reported Aug. 15.

MultiCare providers allege 'assembly line healthcare'

Providers at MultiCare’s Indigo Urgent Care Clinics are raising concerns about alleged unsafe and “assembly line healthcare.”

Bankrupt North Carolina hospital clinics to shutter if buyer not found

Williamston, N.C.-based Martin General Hospital, which closed and filed for bankruptcy on Aug. 3, could also close its six clinics if a buyer isn’t found, local news outlet WITN reported Aug. 15.

3-year manhunt ends: Authorities arrest man who allegedly posed as physician, sold fake COVID-19 'cure'

Federal agents have arrested a Utah man previously indicted for allegedly posing as a physician and selling a baseless COVID-19 cure, ending a three-year manhunt. 

3-year manhunt ends: Authorities arrest man who allegedly posed as physician, sold fake COVID-19 'cure'

Federal agents have arrested a Utah man previously indicted for allegedly posing as a physician and selling a baseless COVID-19 cure, ending a three-year manhunt. 

The No. 1 healthcare challenge, per 150 leaders

Healthcare leaders are zeroed in on growth and modernization, according to a recent report from Optum. 

38 fastest-growing health services companies

Inc. Magazine has released its annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in America. This year, 269 health services companies made the cut, including 170 repeat honorees. 

Average pay for 20 most-recruited physicians and advanced practitioners 

Orthopedic surgeons have the highest base salaries in 2023 among the most-recruited physician and advanced practitioner specialties, according to a report published Aug. 15 by AMN Healthcare.

CVS to cut jobs at Aetna

CVS is laying off some employees at Aetna, with many of the layoffs hitting those in corporate positions, The Hartford Courant reported Aug. 15.

Ozempic might be in upcoming drug price talks with CMS

Ozempic might find itself in CMS’ hands soon.