Insurance CEOs took home hefty paychecks in 2018 by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, April 23, 2019 CVS CEO Larry Merlo earned 618 times as much as the median employee at the company. That trend isn’t rare among the biggest names in health insurance.
Employers skeptical of healthcare industry consolidation by Paige Minemyer Thursday, April 11, 2019 Employers are skeptical the promised perks of healthcare consolidation will truly materialize.
Senate hearing spotlights on debate over PBM consolidation by Paige Minemyer Thursday, April 11, 2019 Executives insist the pharmacy benefit management space is a competitive one, but industry watchers aren't so sure.
PBMs: Ending rebates won’t push pharma to lower drug prices by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Pharmacy benefit managers warn that eliminating drug rebates puts little pressure on pharmaceutical companies to drive down costs.
Amazon Alexa is now HIPAA-compliant by Heather Landi Friday, April 5, 2019 Six healthcare organizations are the first to roll out new HIPAA-compliant Amazon Alexa voice tools.
Express Scripts launches program to cap insulin spending by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Express Scripts is launching a program that will cap insulin costs for eligible diabetes patients at $25 for a 30-day supply.
Senate Finance Committee invites PBMs to drug hearing—roundup by Jacqueline Renfrow Wednesday, March 13, 2019 The Senate Finance Committee invited executives from five PBMs to testify before a committee on drug pricing, plus more payer news.
Texas hospital CEO pleads guilty to role in fraud scheme by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, March 13, 2019 The former CEO of a small Texas hospital pleaded guilty to defrauding three of the state’s largest payers out of millions.
Connecticut Democrats introduce public option bill—roundup by Jacqueline Renfrow Monday, March 11, 2019 Connecticut Democrats are introducing the idea of public health for those that can't afford ACA plans, and more insurance news from around the web.
Appeals court dismisses Cigna fraud case—roundup by Jacqueline Renfrow Wednesday, March 6, 2019 A federal court upheld an earlier ruling that Cigna did not commit fraud, and other healthcare news from around the web.
