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The group says its action aims to protect consumers from predatory practices that can lead to inflated healthcare costs.
Norwood Hospital has not been part of the bankruptcy proceedings of Steward's 31 facilities nationwide.
The charges are unlawful distribution of about 70 million opioid pills and 30 million doses of other prescription drugs.
North Carolina facility that produces 60% of supply closed due to Hurricane Helene.
The U.S. is experiencing a maternal health crisis, and has worse outcomes than in any other high-income country, according to OIG.
Virginia-based health system has selected Ensemble, joining numerous other hospitals that are outsourcing some or all of rev cycle operations.
Four "mega merger" transactions were announced in the quarter.
The lower price for members is due to a new Pharmacy Care Reimagined model that unbundles the traditional PBM model, company says.
Enrollees in high-need areas often lack access to providers who can prescribe or dispense these medications, OIG finds.
Insurer is seeking an injunction, claiming the downgrade was based on an "arbitrary and capricious" assessment.