ASTP finalizes information blocking exception for reproductive health
The policy allows providers, health IT developers or data exchanges to restrict information sharing when there’s risk it could expose patients or clinicians to legal fallout.
Ascension gets green light from Illinois board to pursue Prime sale
It’s a major step forward for the nine-hospital deal, which has faced pushback from some Illinois residents and a union.
Stopgap funding bill includes sweeping PBM reform, preserves telehealth flexibilities
Lawmakers Tuesday night released the full text of a bipartisan agreement to fund the government through March. It could also reshape the pharmacy supply chain by reforming how controversial drug middlemen do business.
Steward Health Care to close Sharon Regional Medical Center in January
The bankrupt health system had sought a buyer for the facility for months without success, according to court documents.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price’s vision for the second Trump administration
President-elect Trump will likely resuscitate policies from his first term like Medicaid work requirements, Price said. The former HHS secretary also shared leadership advice for RFK Jr.: Appreciate the dedication of HHS staff.
GoodRx appoints former PBM exec as permanent CEO
Wendy Barnes will take up the role more than a year after the drug discount and digital health company’s founders stepped down as co-CEOs.
State officials push Kaiser to end behavioral healthcare strike
Nearly 2,400 behavioral healthcare workers have been on strike since October. California lawmakers say that Kaiser has failed to meet demand for patient services during that time.
Sanofi sues HHS to defend 340B rebate policy
The drugmaker has joined Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly in filing suit against the Biden administration after regulators threatened them over controversial changes to the drug discount program.
‘Research that’s desperately needed’: White House conference spotlights women’s health
“Sometimes the most under-hyped sectors are the best places to build very large businesses,” said one venture investor who attended last week’s event.
AdventHealth CEO to retire in July
The health system said it will select Terry Shaw’s replacement in April.