Walmart rolls out seamless shopping experience for Medicare Advantage members
New online badging across thousands of eligible products makes it easier for customers to shop with their health plan.
Pharmacy
J.D. Power: Gap widens between highest- and lowest-performing employer-sponsored health plans
The findings reflect broader industry pressures, as plans respond to rising expectations around cost transparency, digital access and personalized service.
Eden intros prescription-only NAD+ Face Cream to support skin resilience and cellular wellness
The topical formulation is now accessible in all 50 states following a consultation with a licensed medical provider via Eden's telehealth platform.
CMS increasing oversight on states illegally using federal Medicaid funding for health care for illegal immigrants
As part of the action, CMS is ramping up financial oversight across the board to identify and stop improper spending.
RFK Jr. stops COVID shot recommendation for children, pregnant women
The move, announced Tuesday on X, appears to effectively shortcut a process set up by the agency's outside advisers to discuss and make changes to the CDC's influential vaccination guidance.
LifeMD teams with Novo Nordisk to launch $299 introductory bundle for self-pay patients prescribed Wegovy
Bundled offer includes Wegovy at $199 and LifeMD’s Virtual Weight Loss Program for a total first-month cost of $299, $599 per month thereafter.
Anthony Codrean named new president of Sav-Mor Pharmacy Services
Codrean was appointed by the board of directors and took over as president on June 1st.
GoodRx unveiling direct contracting for independent community pharmacies
GoodRx is hosting a webinar on June 3 and 4 to discuss how the company is supporting direct contracting with GoodRx.
Walmart opens largest central fill pharmacy facility yet
By centralizing prescription processing, Walmart aims to free up in-store pharmacists to focus on patient care and clinical services.
Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) by Innovaccer launches EQUIPP Copilot
New AI-powered copilot automates clinical and administrative tasks.
CVS names new president at Oak Street Health
Dr. Creagh Milford has been with CVS since 2021, most recently serving as president of retail health. He will serve as president of Oak Street Health on an interim basis.
AstraZeneca’s Airsupra asthma treatment shows breakthrough results in trial
Airsupra demonstrated a 47% reduction in the risk of severe exacerbations in mild asthma compared with albuterol alone.
Wolters Kluwer survey highlights need for AI technology and cross department collaboration
Despite increased investments in personnel and training, four out of five (81%) healthcare leaders believe drug diversion continues to occur, with many incidents remaining unreported.
Aetna Better Health of Illinois delivers $20.4 million to community health centers
The funding will support 16 health providers in modernizing operations, extending clinic hours, and implementing population health tools.
Walgreens' new Rx micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota opens
The facility will support nearly 200 stores regionally with the dispensing and shipping of prescriptions.
GlobalData: U.S. health insurance uptake faces uncertainty amid Trump’s policies
Despite threats of U.S. tariffs on pharmaceuticals, Trump said he wants to ‘equalize’ or bring down drug prices in the US to the level of other countries.