Budgeting
The drugs selected account for $50.5 billion in Part D gross covered prescription drug costs, or about 20% of the total, CMS says.
Most agencies are reporting significantly more credit rating downgrades than upgrades, the AHA says.
Expenses continued to rise in July, contributing to the decrease in margins as YTD operating margin dropped to 1.1%.
A new vaccine for the latest variant is expected to be available at the end of September.
Lawmakers say more is required to ensure nonprofit hospitals' community benefit information is standardized, consistent and identifiable.
Operating income was $741 million for the second quarter of the year compared to operating income of $89 million in Q2 2022.
Cigna rakes in $48.6 billion in revenues, while Evernorth Health Services sees 10% growth during a stronger-than-expected quarter.
Earnings reached $956 million, revenues came in at $26.7 billion and the insurer expects continued growth in MA and Medicaid.
The groups say the regulatory proposals are "conflicting" and could contribute to the burden and cost that the rule seeks to alleviate.
President and CFO Kevin Hammons says the company is continuing to gauge interest from outside parties related to future divestitures.