A focus on executive security following UHC CEO’s death
“It couldn’t happen to me.” That’s a common refrain. But for the health insurance industry this week, the risk was...
Anthem faces backlash from new anesthesia policy, reverses course in all states
A recent decision from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in three states to stop paying for anesthesia care in select...
Bristol Myers Squibb latest drug company to sue HHS over 340B rebate model
Bristol Myers Squibb became the latest large drugmaker to sue the federal government over a plan to change how it...
Are there lessons to be learned from primary care stumbles?
Just three years ago, primary care was a hot category with major players making sizeable investments to build out healthcare...
A look at Signify Health’s growth strategy
LAS VEGAS — CVS’ home health arm Signify Health is set to make 3.3 million home visits this year, and...
Staffers predict future of AI amidst D.C. leadership change
Health policy staffers gathered last week at the Capitol for a day of discussing AI policy with members of industry,...
New study finds 137M people are eligible for GLP-1s
Amid ongoing concerns about the cost and supply of GLP-1s, a new study suggests that a wide swath of American...
Chutes & Ladders — More leadership changes at CVS Health
Welcome to this week’s Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the...
Trump could boost Medicare Advantage—but reform may be coming
Medicare Advantage (MA) insurer stocks soared following Election Day, with healthcare onlookers assuming the new Trump administration would set favorable...
4M could become uninsured if enhanced ACA subsidies end
Should policymakers choose not to extend enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, about 4 million people would likely...