Pharma
Retail pharmacies are having a tough year. Here’s why
After a pandemic bump, retail pharmacies face a murky future.
Health Insurance
Payers
Call center metrics won’t hold as much weight in future star ratings, CMS official says
The change comes after several of the largest insurers in the country sued the agency over the controversial metric.
Payers
Commonwealth: 1 in 4 US adults are underinsured
Commonwealth researchers said many patients don’t realize they are eligible for subsidies or cheaper insurance.
Payers
What are farm bureau health plans?
No ACA? No problem, says the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Pharma
Walgreens to pay $100m to settle overbilling charges
It’s the second settlement for the retail pharmacy chain in the last two months.
Payers
Tennessee becomes 1st state to roll out free diapers under Medicaid
Advocate Lauren Barca fought for and won Medicaid coverage for baby diapers in Tennessee.
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