An introduction to the coming cannabis ‘gold rush’
Editor’s note: This is Part I of an article that ran in the 1/21/19 issue of CDR.
January 21, 2019
ACA is still polarizing the federal government
Since becoming law in March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known more commonly as the ACA or Obamacare, has been a burr under the saddle of Republicans — and President Trump in particular.
WBA reaping rewards of partnerships
During a fireside chat at the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference here earlier this month, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) co-chief operating officer Alex Gourlay spoke to the number of partnerships the company has brought to the marketplace as well as the future of health care.
Standley: Rite Aid is poised to make gains
Rite Aid Corp.’s flagging stock price notwithstanding, the chain has “great opportunities for growth,” chief executive officer John Standley said this month at the annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference.
Hail Mary bid to save Sears stores
At presstime, Sears Holdings Corp. chairman Eddie Lampert submitted a revised bid in a last-ditch attempt to save the retailer from liquidation.
CVS buys up Ritzman Pharmacies
CVS Health has acquired Ritzman Pharmacies and has plans to close almost all of its 20 Ohio stores and transfer the prescription files. Terms were not disclosed. Ritzman’s units in Akron and Berlin will be rebranded CVS Pharmacy.
SDM’s new cannabis platform
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) recently launched its online platform for the sale of medical cannabis, providing patients with a single, trusted source for all their cannabis therapy needs.
Tracking inventory in ever-changing industries
In recent years, a transforming economy and disruptive technology have converged to change the landscape of the consumer packaged goods industry.
CVS to open health-focused concept stores in February
During a presentation at the 37th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference here, CVS Health chief executive officer Larry Merlo talked about the efforts that have already taken place to integrate Aetna into its business.
Assessing the high costs of health care
Everyone recognizes that the high cost of health care in the U.S. is a chronic problem, the fallout from which is hurting patients, constraining providers and preventing the nation from marshalling adequate resources to address other essential needs.