NCPA on new funding deal: Missed opportunity
Congress fumbled a chance to rein in big insurance and PBMs and save taxpayers billions, says NCPA.
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Company no longer anticipates closing previously announced sale to Nexus Capital Management.
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Holiday 2024 retail sales face a 3% decline compared to last year despite Black Friday and Cyber Monday boosts.
House GOP cuts PBM reforms in scaled-down spending bill that failed
The continuing resolution to fund the government failed a House vote, 235 to 174.
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Aetna Health app introduces Spanish support
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GoodRx appoints Wendy Barnes as new CEO
Barnes brings extensive health care management experience to the company.
CRN responds to USPSTF draft recommendations on vitamin D and calcium supplementation
CRN cautions that misinterpretation of the recommendations as broadly advising against supplementation could lead to the dismissal of other health benefits associated with these essential nutrients.
Rite Aid Healthy Futures gives almost $12 million to nonprofit organizations
Aims to drive progress against acute challenges facing children and youth.
NCPA: We’re on the verge of groundbreaking PBM reforms
But Congress must ignore big insurance and the PBM lobby’s last-ditch effort to scuttle reforms and pass the continuing resolution.
NACDS lauds Congress for CR negotiations, declares “key votes” in House and Senate to secure PBM reforms
NACDS is hailing PBM reforms contained in the 118th Congress’ culminating legislative package, and is urging the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to advance this continuing resolution to President Biden’s desk for signature.
Camber launches generic Tarceva
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Walmart pilots body cameras for store employees
Walmart is testing body cameras for store employees to enhance worker safety amid concerns about harassment and aggressive customer behavior.