Jeff Lagasse
The charges are unlawful distribution of about 70 million opioid pills and 30 million doses of other prescription drugs.
The U.S. is experiencing a maternal health crisis, and has worse outcomes than in any other high-income country, according to OIG.
Four "mega merger" transactions were announced in the quarter.
Enrollees in high-need areas often lack access to providers who can prescribe or dispense these medications, OIG finds.
Insurer is seeking an injunction, claiming the downgrade was based on an "arbitrary and capricious" assessment.
More than half of employers plan to implement programs that will reduce total costs, a WTW survey finds.
It's the second consecutive month in which operating margins tightened, Strata's data shows.
The potential return on investment from reducing these inequities could be enormous, a Deloitte analysis finds.
Various forms of a potential separation are reportedly under consideration, though specifics remain unclear.
UMC has been able to keep its ER open, but other services have been disrupted.