Direct Care
Women’s health was overlooked for decades. Not anymore
After years of being ignored, women’s health is becoming a hot market for innovation and investment.
Healthcare Economics
Pharma
23andMe files for bankruptcy, parts ways with CEO
23andMe’s latest revelation: It’s genetically predisposed to bankruptcy.
Payers
How proposed HIPAA regulations may impact providers’ bottom lines
AMA’s president warned that independent physician practices could close due to the financial strain.
Payers
Cigna sells Medicare business to HCSC for $3.3 billion
The acquisition comes amid market pressures like increased medical costs.
Payers
Medicare Advantage may cost the government $84b more than traditional in 2025
A new MedPAC report blamed coding intensity and favorable selection for the possible 20% overpayment.
Pharma
Walgreens sells to private equity firm Sycamore Partners
After some will they/won’t they speculation, the sale officially went through on March 6.
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