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Issue 07-06-2015

ACA survives Supreme Court challenge

The Affordable Care Act has survived its second Supreme Court challenge, with a divided court agreeing with the Obama administration that government subsidies that make health insurance affordable for millions of poor and middle-class Americans should be available ­nationwide.

Walgreens loyalty plan promotes health

Walgreen Co. says that its Balance Rewards for healthy choices (BRhc) program, which awards loyalty points for healthy behaviors and activities, is helping members lose weight and driving better medication adherence among participants with hypertension and/or diabetes.

Rite Aid finalizes the acquisition of EnvisionRx

Rite Aid has completed its acquisition of Envision Pharmaceutical Services from private investment firm TPG and other shareholders in a transaction valued at about $2 billion, including about $1.8 billion in cash, and around 27.9 million Rite Aid shares.

New digital innovation lab at CVS will focus on health

CVS Health has officially opened its Digital Innovation Lab, a facility focused on developing cutting-edge services and personalized capabilities for an accessible and integrated pharmacy and health experience. The lab will be a hub for the company’s rapidly growing digital team.

Diplomat buys specialty pharmacy

Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. has acquired Burman’s Specialty Pharmacy in an $82.8 million deal. Burman’s, based in Pennsylvania, is a provider of individualized patient care with a primary focus on hepatitis C.

CVS refuses to be satisfied with status quo

CVS refuses to be satisfied with status quo

It was a very productive spring for CVS Health. Already performing at a level that made it the envy of most other retailers and health care providers, the company took a series of steps in May and June that will increase its chances of success in several burgeoning sectors of the marketplace.