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Jun 17, 2023

Simple HealthKit inks deal with Walmart to expand access to at-home tests


FTC adds a 3rd GPO to its investigation into pharmacy benefit managers


Tech company Artera launches solution to help health systems manage all those texts, emails to patients


For providers, consolidation may be key to staying afloat, experts tell senators


HHS unveils 2nd wave of inflation-capped Medicare Part B prescription drugs - Paige Minemyer

 

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Simple HealthKit inks deal with Walmart to expand access to at-home tests

Simple HealthKit has inked a deal with Walmart to bring at-home tests, including diabetes, respiratory wellness and sexual wellness labs, to the largest retailer in the world.
 

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FTC adds a 3rd GPO to its investigation into pharmacy benefit managers

The Federal Trade Commission is building out its deep dive into the pharmacy benefit management industry yet again.

Tech company Artera launches solution to help health systems manage all those texts, emails to patients

Health systems have made big investments to build out "digital front doors" for patients. But in many cases, all these "doors" lead down different hallways, resulting in a fragmented, disjointed experience. Artera launched a solution to help solve this pain point by unifying patient messaging.

For providers, consolidation may be key to staying afloat, experts tell senators

Consolidation has been the norm across healthcare for some time, and for those in the industry that want to stay independent, watching their peers unite can be intimidating.

HHS unveils 2nd wave of inflation-capped Medicare Part B prescription drugs

The non-final list of 43 prescription drugs and biological products could save Medicare beneficiaries anywhere from $1 to $449 per average dose in out-of-pocket costs from July 1 to Sept. 30.

Walgreens sells remaining stake in Option Care Health for $330M in latest divestiture move

Walgreens Boots Alliance sold its remaining stake in post-acute care and infusion services company Option Care Health for $330 million.

Equality Health rolls out in-home care to address medical, social needs of underserved patients

Equality Health, a company that aims to improve access to value-based care for underserved populations, launched a new program to provide in-person and virtual care to patients facing complex medical issues in the convenience of their homes.

Cigna exec: How value-based care could lead insurers to ease utilization management

Prior authorization has been a flashpoint for providers, and, while insurers have taken steps to ease these utilization management protocols, they still play a key role as the industry shifts to value-based care.

Demand for GLP-1 drugs is growing. Here's why payers are hesitant to cover them for weight loss

Ozempic, estimated to cost about $10,000 a year per person, and other GLP-1 drugs could put significant financial strain on payers as demand grows.

Oracle Q4 revenue up 18%, boosted by Cerner acquisition and strength in cloud businesses

Cerner brought in $1.5 billion in revenue in the latest quarter, boosting strong growth for enterprise software giant Oracle. But hospital CIOs who use Cerner continue to have reservations about the future of the EHR company, citing the lack of a concrete road map.
 
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