CHS could slow pace of divestitures as it makes progress paying debt
Executives on an earnings call said CHS would be less “programmatic” about divestitures moving forward. The hospital operator has divested 35% of its hospital portfolio since 2019.
Walgreens to lay off hundreds of employees
The drugstore retailer said it was simplifying its organization to speed up decisionmaking in a move impacting at least 600 workers.
Telehealth use in primary care stabilizes: research
Since 2023, the share of telehealth visits has held steady at around 6% to 7%, suggesting the sector has reached a new balance between virtual and in-person care, according to Epic Research.
GE HealthCare, BARDA ink $35M expansion to AI-enabled imaging deal
The jointly funded project positions GE HealthCare to develop ultrasound technologies that non-expert users can operate.
Veradigm cut 15% of its workforce in 2025
The health IT firm is also cutting back on offices and “low revenue” products as it works to get up to date on its financial filings with regulators, executives said during a call this week.
FDA reverses course on Moderna’s flu vaccine
Moderna said the agency agreed to move forward and review its application for the mRNA-based shot.
Prime Healthcare Foundation acquires Maine health system
Nonprofit Prime Foundation, an affiliate of for-profit hospital operator Prime Healthcare, now owns 21 hospitals across eight states.
Danaher to buy Masimo for $9.9B to boost diagnostics portfolio
Masimo’s board considered multiple other potential partners before determining Danaher would be an “ideal fit,” executives at the patient monitoring company said.
Federal judge strikes down FTC rule expanding premerger reporting requirements
The regulation required firms to provide more details ahead of mergers, likely chilling dealmaking. The Federal Trade Commission could appeal the ruling.
TEFCA, Health Tech Ecosystem are complementary data sharing efforts: officials
The Health Technology Ecosystem, which the HHS and CMS launched last summer, could accelerate advancements in data exchange and isn’t in competition with the ASTP’s own interoperability project, officials said.