> Humana acquired an Atlanta-based dental and vision benefits company for $360 million. The company, CompBenefits Corp., serves about 14,000 employer groups in 22 states. Article [1]
> The WellSpot retail clinic chain has aggressive expansion plans. It says it plans to open 100 clinics during 2008. Article [2]
> Presidential candidate Barack Obama says his proposal allowing the federal government to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies could save big bucks. Article [3]
> Michigan public health officials have added 150 prescription drugs to its drug price database. Article [4]
And Finally... Meet diabulimia, a new and deadly epidemic among teenage diabetics. Article [5]
Links:
[1] http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2007/06/18/daily9.html?b=1182139200^1479020
[2] http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2007/06/18/daily6.html?b=1182139200^1478904
[3] http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_hpolicy.cfm#45640
[4] http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_hpolicy.cfm#45648
[5] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070619/ap_on_he_me/diet_diabulimia;_ylt=AiVDowymtkpEoIocjS9yUAzMWM0F