FDA advisers back over-the-counter use of birth control pill
The committee members urged the agency to move quickly to improve access to Perrigo’s contraception pill.
Syneos to be taken private in $7.1B deal
The offer from a group of private equity firms comes after a series of ups and downs for Syneos, which was formed through the 2017 merger of contract research firms InVentiv Health and INC Research.
Bright Health affirms intention to sell California MA plans as it reports Q1 results
By selling its Brand New Day and Central Health MA plans, Bright Health, which would no longer be in the insurance business following the sale, intends to focus on its consumer care products, CFO Cathy Smith said.
Oscar Health will exit from California
The insurer plans to exit the state this year after consistently recording medical loss ratios over 100%, executives said on an earnings call.
Envision Healthcare planning Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, WSJ reports
The potential filing comes after Envision has struggled in recent years, including in legal battles with UnitedHealthcare.
Here’s what will change when the COVID public health emergency ends
Vaccines, which have been crucial to curbing the threat of the virus, will remain free for the vast majority of people in the U.S., but over-the-counter tests will no longer be covered for most.
FDA calls for ‘nimble’ regulation of ChatGPT-like models to avoid being ‘swept up quickly’ by tech
The head of the agency said the models are “ushering in the revolution that many of us were hoping for,” but cautioned that the sector will need to be regulated appropriately.
Abortion providers in 3 states sue over mifepristone restrictions
The Monday lawsuit seeks to remove safety restrictions on mifepristone or, alternatively, prevent further altering of access to the drug.
Synchrony, Wells Fargo, Bread Financial lead medical credit card market
The medical credit card industry has expanded in recent years as healthcare providers promoted the cards to patients, CFPG said in a report.
Premier explores strategic alternatives, including a sale
The group purchasing organization lowered its revenue outlook last week due to softer demand from its customers amid excess inventory levels.