Susan Morse
The DOJ is going against the opinion of federal judge who wants CVS Health and Aetna assets to remain separate.
New model offers drug cost predictability; PBM takes accountability for impact of drug price inflation and shifts in drug mix.
While integration of CVS Health and Aetna has begun, judge has ordered both parties to submit arguments by December 14.
Smaller and rural hospitals outpace urban providers in performance measures -- except for clinical care.
The decision by the health system based in Wisconsin and Illinois follows that of Amazon to raise its minimum wage.
Insurers have two weeks left to sign-up consumers, as Trump Administration plans to allow ACA subsidies to cover non-Obamacare insurance.
Democrats demand answers to what they call a sabotage of the ACA.
The rule directs pharmaceutical manufacturers to disclose the maximum per unit ceiling price that can be charged to 340B hospitals.
Combined company is expected to generate revenue-enhancing initiatives, though Moody's has downgraded CVS's rating based on the debt level from $69 billion merger.
Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid and provider-sponsored plans, represent the bulk of the SMB market.