Walmart reportedly in talks to acquire Humana
Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire health insurer Humana Inc. in a move to keep up with the consolidating health care marketplace and be competitive with Amazon.com.
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Trumps unveils war on opioid abuse
Last month, President Trump unveiled his plan to fight the nationwide opioid crisis. The departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Justice are the two agencies charged with leading the effort and executing the president’s plan.
Albertsons plans digital market
Albertsons Cos. is launching a new digital marketplace for food and wellness products, and the retailer is inviting suppliers of new and niche brands to be a part of it. “At Albertsons Cos.
Genoa hits milestone as 400th store debuts
Behavioral health pharmacy operator Genoa Healthcare has opened its 400th location, in its home state. Last month, Tukwila, Wash.-based Genoa held the grand opening of its newest pharmacy at Comprehensive Life Resources, a nonprofit behavioral health center in Renton.
Rice to head PBM business at CVS Health
Former Eli Lilly and Co. finance chief Derica Rice has been named president of CVS Caremark, the pharmacy benefits management business of CVS Health. He succeeds Jon Roberts, who was promoted last year to the newly created position of chief operating officer of CVS Health.
Seema Verma, CMS administrator, to keynote PQA 2018 Annual Meeting
Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will provide the opening keynote for the Pharmacy Quality Alliance’s 2018 Annual Meeting at the Hilton Baltimore next month.
NACDS endorses drug disposal bill
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has endorsed S. 2645, the Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act of 2018, which is consistent with the spirit of NACDS’ policy recommendations to help address the opioid abuse epidemic. Sen. Joni Ernst (R.
Emergen-C rolling out Probiotics+ powdered drink supplement
Emergen-C is adding to its product lineup this week with the introduction of Probiotics+, a new powdered drink supplement that naturally supports daily immune health and aids in digestion. “We know that a healthy gut plays a large role in our immune health. In fact, the gut is home to 70% of
Garnier, Biofreeze top IRI 2017 H&BA Pacesetters
Garnier Whole Blends, Biofreeze, and Herbal Essences Bio:Renew led last year’s most succesful nonfoods launches, IRI reported today. The three H&BA brands had first-year sales of $122 million, $78 million and $75 million, respectively.
Kevin Hourican named president of CVS Pharmacy
Kevin Hourican has been promoted to president of CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health.
CVS announces new collaboration with Job Corps
CVS Health today announced a new collaboration with Job Corps, the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults. “As the skills gap in the U.S.
CVS names Marc-David Munk CMO of MinuteClinic
CVS Health has appointed Marc-David Munk, as the new chief medical officer (CMO) of MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic subsidiary, and as associate CMO of CVS Health.
Johnson & Johnson Vision develops contact lens innovation
Johnson & Johnson Vision announced ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology, a first of its kind contact lens that provides wearers with vision correction and a dynamic photochromic filter that helps to continuously balance the amount of light entering the eye.
Express Scripts to roll out innovative pilot program
Express Scripts will be launching a new, innovative 12-month pilot for a performance-based retail pharmacy network for commercial plans designed to optimize medication therapy, improve medication adherence, and promote better outcomes.
Despite red ink, Rite Aid sees some progress
Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday reported net income of $767.1 million, or 73 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended March 3. The company showed a net loss from continuing operations of $483.7 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, for the quarter.
Independent specialty pharmacies develop turnkey solution
Turning Point, a newly-launched distribution model made up of eight leading specialty pharmacies across the nation, announced it will begin working with drug manufacturers and payers on behalf of its member pharmacies.