Aetna unveils new AI and digital tools to improve access and care
Aetna Care Paths, a first-to-market care option available in the Aetna Health app, makes it easier and simpler for members to get the care they need.
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Bristol Myers Squibb and Bain Capital Create NewCo
NewCo is dedicated to developing innovative immunology therapies that address the unmet medical needs of patients.
PAPACKS to debut first-of-its-kind plastic-free Fiber Bottle at Pack Expo
Molded as one piece, PAPACKS’ new Fiber-Bottle is composed entirely from cellulose fibers – including an integrated screw-thread closure that eliminates the need for a plastic cap.
GoodRx appoints Amazon Pharmacy veteran Laura Jensen as president of Pharma Solutions
Seasoned industry leader tapped to help pharma reimagine their go-to-market strategies and direct-to-patient models.
RxConnexion named Preferred Vendor by RxPOA to empower independent pharmacies across the country
This strategic partnership enables RxPOA members to access RxConnexion’s full suite of services at preferred pricing—designed specifically to help independent pharmacies grow, increase profitability, and expand their clinical impact in the communities they serve.
Dr. Cristian Massacesi named executive vice president, chief medical officer and head of development at Bristol Myers Squibb
He will oversee the company’s early-stage and late-stage product development across all therapeutic areas.
NCPA applauds bill to reimburse pharmacists for treating COVID, flu, and other ailments
“This legislation protects patient access, especially for people in rural areas where pharmacists can be the only healthcare provider for many miles,” said NCPA CEO B. Douglas Hoey.
NACDS praises Senate action to ensure seniors on Medicare have access to certain state-approved pharmacist services
Bipartisan bill stands to enhance healthcare delivery for seniors nationwide, especially those in communities where provider shortages persist.
NCPA announces finalists for 2025 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
The winning team will be announced on Sunday, Oct. 19, as part of the convention’s First General Session.
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.
Roche considers direct-to-patient sales in U.S. amid earnings beat
The Swiss drugmaker is in active discussions with the U.S. government regarding a plan that could eliminate middlemen, such as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Columbus, Ohio
The new facility at Rosewind Community Center offers free workforce training and access to health services.
HHS adopts ACIP recommendation to remove thimerosal from all U.S. influenza vaccines
This move follows a 5-1-1 vote at the ACIP’s June 25-26 meeting at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, where committee members voted that all children 18 years and younger, pregnant women, and adults receive only single-dose influenza vaccines free of mercury.
George Tidmarsh named director of Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
“Dr. Tidmarsh is an accomplished physician-scientist and leader whose experience spans the full arc of drug development—from bench to bedside,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary.
Scripta Insights unveils Fiduciary Protection Program
Scripta’s Rx Navigator, a price transparency tool, provides visibility into drug costs, enabling employers to lower costs, reduce legal exposure and enhance fiduciary oversight.
Milken Institute unveils report to advance pharmacy-based healthcare access
Action-driven framework, supported by NACDS, sets the stage for pharmacies as engines of disease prevention and whole-person health.