Jeff Lagasse
Most of the deals were smaller transactions, a stark contrast to previous quarters involving mega mergers of higher dollar amounts.
Protection against infection only lasts about a month, but protection against severe reaction to the virus lasts far longer.
Both Eliquis and Xarelto carry a price of more than $200 for a month's supply, a far cry from the $10 price tag for warfarin.
The service will be known as AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy to reflect the company's full ownership of the prescription delivery platform.
The types of services offered at the new Health Corner locations range from preventive care to assistance with managing chronic conditions.
The combined nonprofit health system will encompass 33 hospitals and 385 clinics spread across six states.
AHIP praises the administration for promoting innovation and flexibility but expresses concerns over potentially "unworkable" policies.
The number of Medicaid beneficiaries using the technology is on the upswing, with five states showing big increases during the pandemic.
The partnership is meant in part to ensure compliance with CMS price transparency rules for insurers.
Such patients are now assured coverage for a full 12 months after pregnancy, with Louisiana first in line to take advantage of the extension.