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.
HHS finalizes rule on telehealth at opioid treatment programs
The rule marks the first substantial changes to treatment and delivery standards at opioid treatment programs in more than 20 years.
Providence erases or refunds $158M in medical bills
The Renton, Washington-based nonprofit health system plans to spend millions to settle allegations it skirted charity care obligations between 2018 and 2023.
Cigna is still interested in Medicare
The health insurer sees Medicare Advantage as an area for future growth, despite selling the division for $3.7 billion earlier this week. Cigna’s CEO called the sale a “win-win” on a call with investors Friday.
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.