Idaho Blue Cross Jumps Into Controversial Market For Plans That Bypass ACA Rules
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) That didn’t take long. It’s barely been two weeks since Idaho regulators said
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Walgreens is reportedly in talks to purchase AmerisourceBergen: 7 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly in talks to purchase the portion of AmerisourceBergen
Read MoreCost of US opioid crisis exceeds $1T since 2001: 3 insights
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) The nation’s ongoing opioid overdose and addiction crisis cost the U.S. economy more
Read MoreDONORS SAVE LIVES
(Source: blog.medicare.gov) Each year, about 8,000 people die waiting for an organ transplant, and just one donor can save and
Read MoreUnitedHealth Group being sued by U.S. Justice Department
U.S. District Judge Michael Fitzgerald in Los Angeles ruled the U.S. Justice Department can move forward with a lawsuit claiming
Read MoreAmazon to become the go-to medical supply company
According to a recent Wall Street report, Amazon is not only collaborating on a new health care initiative but it
Read MoreThe Training Of Dr. Robot: Data Wave Hits Medical Care
(By John McQuaid for Kaiser Health News) The technology used by Facebook, Google and Amazon to turn spoken language into
Read MoreOpioid makers gave millions to patient advocacy groups to sway prescribing
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) As the nation grapples with a worsening opioid crisis, a new report suggests that drug
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Disenrollment Period deadline is February 14th
The annual Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period deadline is fast approaching. You have until February 14th to switch from Medicare Advantage
Read MoreNIH funding contributed to 210 approved drugs in recent years, study says
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) A new study makes a strong case for the importance of government support for basic
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