Pharmacy
Opioids and heroin play a big role, but so do variations in primary care and mental health services.
Attorneys general in Washington, Minnesota and New Mexico issued civil investigative demands about potentially anti-competitive business dealings.
Third-quarter revenue for the global pharma giant was drastically reduced in part by the temporary production shutdown, higher demand than planned and lost sales in certain markets due to the virus.
Amazon's potential foray into pharmacy business could squeeze providers' bottom lines even more.
Prosecutors said 76 people died, more than 750 sickened from tainted injections after co-owner, pharmacist ignored unsanitary conditions.
Announcement falls short of national emergency status which would have triggered release of federal funds.
Biologics are the fastest-growing segment of prescription drug spending, RAND Corp. says.
Rule would cut Medicare Part B drug payments to hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program.
Anthem, CVS Health sign 5-year deal for new pharmacy benefits manager, IngenioRx, dealing a blow to Express Scripts.
EHR maker and pharmacy, which already work together on patient care, will share data and direct patients to lower-priced medications.