CHS reports low volumes, earnings dip for Q1 2026
Community Health Systems posted a loss for the first quarter of 2026 that fell below the market’s expectations as well...
Hospitals, drugmakers weigh in on 340B rebates V2
Hospital and pharma groups have sharpened their spears for the rematch on 340B rebates. In comment letters submitted just ahead...
SocialRx partners with FQHC in NYC to prescribe arts, culture
SocialRx, a social prescribing platform, has teamed up with Urban Health Plan, a federally qualified health center in New York....
A look at large employers’ top healthcare concerns
The Purchaser Business Group on Health has released new data that highlights some of the key healthcare priorities of its...
Trump’s new CDC director nomination: Erica Schwartz, M.D.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday Erica Schwartz, M.D., as his nominee to fill the long-vacant role of director of the...
One man’s journey from gambling addiction to recovery and advocacy
Mike Sciandra grew up around gamblers. It wasn’t long before he became one. He gambled for more than 20 years,...
A look at Evernorth’s new facility, specialty pharmacy strategy
In late October, Evernorth opened a new specialty pharmacy and distribution facility in Newark, Delaware, with the goal of making...
Proposed CMS rule would set prior auth deadlines for drugs
The Trump administration has issued a proposed rule that aims to significantly overhaul prior authorization for pharmaceuticals. Through the Interoperability...
CMS proposes 2.4% hospital pay increase, mandatory model rollout
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a 2.4% payment rate bump for inpatient services for fiscal year...
Satisfaction with payer apps improves with familiarity: JD Power
Consumer experiences with insurers’ digital platforms improve as they become more familiar with the tools, and supporting uptake offers a...
