Operations
Various forms of a potential separation are reportedly under consideration, though specifics remain unclear.
The drugmaker says it believes the rebate model is legally permissible and needed to improve the integrity of the 340B program.
UMC has been able to keep its ER open, but other services have been disrupted.
Denial rates have steadily increased, with providers seeing rejection rates as high as 10% to 15%.
The focus will be on ensuring rural communities have access to primary care, emergency services and specialty care.
The rise in chronic disease among the elderly is driving up healthcare costs, putting pressure on Medicare and other payer systems.