Jeff Lagasse
The VillageMD deal includes investments from Walgreens Boots Alliance and Cigna subsidiary Evernorth.
Elevance says the acquisition will help it meet the specialty drug needs of its customers with a whole-health approach.
Costs more than offset revenue gains, with total direct expense per provider climbing 9% from the year prior, reaching more than $626,000.
The AG's office alleges the PBM was paid for drugs for workers' compensation claims that were in excess of what's allowed under state law.
Substitution of costly generics with lesser-cost ones could generate great savings, Johns Hopkins says.
Evidence shows that cross-market hospital systems raise prices by exerting power across markets when negotiating with insurers.
Nearly four in five Americans said virtual primary care allowed them to take charge of their health, the survey showed.
A report uncovered unscrupulous advertising practices, including misleading beneficiaries about benefits and excessive cold-calling.
The letter was spurred in part by a flood of respiratory illnesses, mental health crises and other needs that have strained resources and capacity.
Concerns about a recession and runaway inflation only exacerbate the issue, impacting the ability to hire and retain top talent.