Walgreens lays off another 145 employees
The drugstore retailer said it still has “significant cost savings and growth goals to deliver” as it confirmed further downsizing of its workforce.
Telehealth availability for mental healthcare varies by state, study finds
Mental health treatment can be challenging to access. Telehealth could help expand the number of people who receive care, but virtual care availability can be hindered by location, according to a new study.
FDA extends deadline for comments on role of digital health in diabetes detection
The agency is seeking answers on how digital health technologies could be used in the detection of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
Healthcare execs must consider workforce, consumer concerns about generative AI: survey
Leaders were most likely to rate data quality, availability and reliability as their greatest concerns. Deloitte researchers urge a broader focus.
Medicare Advantage plans could see rates dip slightly in 2025
The CMS proposed a 0.2% dip in MA rates. However, analysts said regulators will likely improve the payment rate in the final notice.
Tenet to sell 4 California hospitals to UCI Health for $975 million
It’s the latest hospital sale from Tenet as the operator looks to pare down its debt.
Atlantic Health System, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System look to merge
The letter of intent comes about a year and half after a proposed deal between Saint Peter’s and RWJBarnabas Health fell apart following regulatory scrutiny.
Humana plots CenterWell expansion in 2024
The payer is leveraging CenterWell’s growing network of primary care centers for seniors to boost margins in its hard-pressed Medicare Advantage business.
New CMS pilot to test payment scheme for pricey sickle cell gene therapies
The CMS innovation center will coordinate insurance coverage across states to help patients access new treatments with multi-million-dollar price tags.
Cigna sells Medicare businesses to HCSC for $3.7B
The transaction exits Cigna from a sector that’s been a huge source of growth for insurers but has seen its earnings potential shrink.