Aetna launches new community partnerships in Northwest Missouri
“The support from Aetna is instrumental in helping us provide not just shelter, but a pathway to stability and independence for our residents.“
Health care
Trump strikes historic deal to cut drug prices
Prices for Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound drop from over $1,000 to $350 with the new deal. Medicare coverage begins for GLP-1 obesity drugs for the first time.
CANN calls for accountability and bipartisan PBM reform
Community Access National Network (CANN) urges lawmakers to prioritize patients over profits in 340B reforms.
Shingles vaccine linked to reduced risks of dementia, heart disease, and death
A Case Western study indicates the shingles vaccine might provide broader health benefits.
Nomi Health CEO: “The pharmacy is the front door to the health system”
CEO Mark Newman explains how retail pharmacies are becoming central to care delivery and the direct-pay model reshaping health care.
Health care funding on the line in shutdown showdown
A prolonged government shutdown would result in significant disruptions to health care funding and oversight.
ACA subsidy expiration could cost providers $32 billion
Researchers warn that ending subsidies could threaten community care access and increase financial pressure on providers.
Most health care workers plan to change jobs within a year
With 84% of employees feeling underappreciated and half ready to leave, experts warn the industry is losing staff faster than it can replace them.
Remote patient monitoring market to top $40B by 2032
Home healthcare settings are projected to account for nearly one-third of RPM device demand in 2025.
Albertsons signs 'Make Health Technology Great Again' pledge
The goal is to enable patients to securely share and access their health information across various networks.
Health care rare bright spot in weakening job market
While most industries struggle, health care continues to hire, but tariffs could test its resilience.
UnitedHealth Group discloses DOJ investigation into Medicare billing practices
The company emphasized it has “full confidence in its practices” and is “committed to working cooperatively” with federal investigators.
Democrats and Republicans agree: GLP-1 medications should be covered by Medicare and Medicaid
New national poll reveals stark contrast between public opinion and RFK Jr.'s proposed cuts to vital health programs.
Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary
The committee voted for RFK Jr. 14-13, sending his nomination to the Senate floor for a vote, probably next week.
Public Citizen: Trump's pause on federal health communications must end by February 1, 2025
According to news reports, the Trump administration has paused most public communications from health agencies through February 1, 2025.