Healthcare Economics

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Pharma

Here are the 20 biggest healthcare deals so far in 2025

Johnson & Johnson had the biggest deal of the year so far back in January.

Cassie McGrath
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Hospitals & Facilities

Signed and Scrubbed: June 2025 hospital M&A

Emory Healthcare and Ascension are both reportedly making moves.

Cassie McGrath
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Pharma

Johns Hopkins researchers warn drug tariffs could worsen shortages

Tariffs don’t apply to prescription drugs yet, but that may come soon.

Caroline Catherman
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Retail Pharmacies

CVS, Cigna sue Arkansas over PBM ban

PBMs have reportedly raised drug prices and contributed to local pharmacy closures. But CVS is threatening to close more in Arkansas.

Cassie McGrath
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Tech

Omada Health IPO debuts with $150m fundraise

Omada Health also just launched an AI agent at the end of May.

Cassie McGrath
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Hospitals & Facilities

Vermont seeks salary caps for hospital executives

Vermont’s bill would cap executive salaries at 10x the income of the lowest-paid workers.

Cassie McGrath

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