In FDA job cuts, experts see threat of far-reaching impact
“Any place that gets cut, it’s going to have an impact, because there’s not any spare personnel at FDA,” said former agency commissioner Robert Califf, of the layoffs.
FTC case against Caremark, Express Scripts, Optum Rx can move forward, judge rules
A Missouri district court judge on Tuesday said stopping the FTC’s suit against the Big Three PBMs would be “against the public’s interest.”
CHS’ losses widen in 2024
The hospital operator said divestitures, medical specialist fees and payer denials pressured the system last year.
Humana plans to add 30 more primary care centers this year
The new centers are being built or acquired in 11 of the 15 states where Humana’s primary care network already has a presence.
Healthcare was most breached sector in 2024: report
Last year, the healthcare industry accounted for 23% of data breaches handled by financial and risk advisory firm Kroll, compared with 18% in 2023.
Novant Health reshuffles leadership team
The reorganization formalizes a regional reporting structure and further integrates Novant’s business incubator across the organization.
Hospitals are more packed post-pandemic
Hospital occupancy rates were higher in 2024 than 2019. If occupancy rates trend up, the nation could face a bed shortage by 2032, according to researchers.
CVS taps Ed DeVaney to head Caremark
DeVaney was named president of the pharmacy benefit manager after serving in the interim role since December.
FTC retains stricter merger guidelines under Trump
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson sent a memo to agency staff on Tuesday clarifying that the Biden-era guidelines will remain in place — for now — in a setback for healthcare mergers.
MultiPlan rebrands as Claritev amid alleged price-fixing lawsuits
The company has faced a spate of lawsuits, including recent litigation by the American Medical Assocation that claimed it colluded with insurers to underpay providers for out-of-network care.