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PBMs sue to block state law | RFK floats starting own research journal | AMA study: Small practices declining
Monday, June 2, 2025
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Cigna, CVS sue to block Arkansas' PBM regulation

The newly signed law, known as Act 264, bans pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in the state. It's scheduled to go into effect beginning in 2026.

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Cigna, one of the nation’s largest health insurance providers, announced new priorities for its capital deployment, including steering an additional $450 million into Cigna Ventures.
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Cigna, CVS sue to block Arkansas' PBM regulation

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Cigna, one of the nation’s largest health insurance providers, announced new priorities for its capital deployment, including steering an additional $450 million into Cigna Ventures.
The newly signed law, known as Act 264, bans pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in the state. It's scheduled to go into effect beginning in 2026.
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RFK floats starting new medical journal for administration scientists

On a podcast with wellness guru Gary Brecka, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said major medical journals have succumbed to the corrupting influence of pharmaceutical companies, and he may ban scientists with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from publishing in them.

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On a podcast with wellness guru Gary Brecka, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said major medical journals have succumbed to the corrupting influence of pharmaceutical companies, and he may ban scientists with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from publishing in them.
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Number of physicians working for small practices drops below 50% for the first time, AMA says

A new report from the American Medical Association reveals that doctors are increasingly likely to work for larger provider groups and hospitals, as single specialty practices slowly disappear. 

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Number of physicians working for small practices drops below 50% for the first time, AMA says

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A new report from the American Medical Association reveals that doctors are increasingly likely to work for larger provider groups and hospitals, as single specialty practices slowly disappear. 
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Featured Articles

Elon Musk and his business partner abruptly leave DOGE

The billionaire CEO of Tesla said his time serving in an official capacity in the Trump administration is at an end, though he will remain an advisor.

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Elon Musk and his business partner abruptly leave DOGE

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The billionaire CEO of Tesla said his time serving in an official capacity in the Trump administration is at an end, though he will remain an advisor.
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Walmart launches AI tool to steer Medicare Advantage members toward ‘healthy’ foods

Walmart is highlighting food and products eligible for purchase using Medicare Advantage supplemental funds through its app, while also using AI to algorithmically help enrollees build diet-appropriate shopping lists.

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Along with X-rays, the new Walmart in-store Walmart Health clinics will also offer primary care, lab work, EKGs, behavioral health, dental, optical, and hearing services, all for a flat fee, the retailer reported. 
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Walmart launches AI tool to steer Medicare Advantage members toward ‘healthy’ foods

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Along with X-rays, the new Walmart in-store Walmart Health clinics will also offer primary care, lab work, EKGs, behavioral health, dental, optical, and hearing services, all for a flat fee, the retailer reported. 
Walmart is highlighting food and products eligible for purchase using Medicare Advantage supplemental funds through its app, while also using AI to algorithmically help enrollees build diet-appropriate shopping lists.
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HHS 'Make America Healthy Again’ commission releases report on childhood chronic illness

The analysis—required under an executive order from President Donald Trump—lists overmedicalization, excessive screen time, processed foods and environmental toxins as contributing factors for everything from cancer to ADHD.

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HHS 'Make America Healthy Again’ commission releases report on childhood chronic illness

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The analysis—required under an executive order from President Donald Trump—lists overmedicalization, excessive screen time, processed foods and environmental toxins as contributing factors for everything from cancer to ADHD.
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In Case You Missed It

UnitedHealth, Amedisys offer divestitures as $3.3B merger advances

Pennant and BrightSpring Health Services have agreed to purchase some healthcare businesses from UnitedHealth and Amedisys. However, it remains unclear whether this will be enough for the DOJ to drop its lawsuit blocking the merger.

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UnitedHealth, Amedisys offer divestitures as $3.3B merger advances

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Pennant and BrightSpring Health Services have agreed to purchase some healthcare businesses from UnitedHealth and Amedisys. However, it remains unclear whether this will be enough for the DOJ to drop its lawsuit blocking the merger.
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Private equity firm Deerfield earmarks $600M for healthcare investments

Deerfield Management released details on its latest Healthcare Innovations Fund program, promising to finance “promising therapeutics” and “elevating emerging technologies," including artificial intelligence. 

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Video of how capital investments firms are partnering with hospitals.
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Private equity firm Deerfield earmarks $600M for healthcare investments

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Video of how capital investments firms are partnering with hospitals.
Deerfield Management released details on its latest Healthcare Innovations Fund program, promising to finance “promising therapeutics” and “elevating emerging technologies," including artificial intelligence. 
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In Other News

FDA authorizes 1st AI tool to predict 5-year breast cancer risk from routine mammograms

Clairity Breast analyzes screening mammograms and can detect “subtle imaging features” correlated with long-term risk, the Boston-based company notes. 

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FDA authorizes 1st AI tool to predict 5-year breast cancer risk from routine mammograms

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Clairity Breast analyzes screening mammograms and can detect “subtle imaging features” correlated with long-term risk, the Boston-based company notes. 
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FDA sees promise in new total artificial heart technology, granting it ‘breakthrough’ status

The device was built as a bridge to transplant for patients with end-stage heart failure. It is made of titanium and approximately the size of an adult’s fist.

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Surgeons in Houston have performed the world’s first successful human implant of BiVacor’s Total Artificial Heart (TAH) technology. The procedure was completed July 9, 2024, at The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. It was part of an early feasibility study (EFS) first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) back in December 2023. BiVacor has received the FDA’s breakthrough device designation for its titanium Total Artificial Heart (TAH).
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FDA sees promise in new total artificial heart technology, granting it ‘breakthrough’ status

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Surgeons in Houston have performed the world’s first successful human implant of BiVacor’s Total Artificial Heart (TAH) technology. The procedure was completed July 9, 2024, at The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. It was part of an early feasibility study (EFS) first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) back in December 2023. BiVacor has received the FDA’s breakthrough device designation for its titanium Total Artificial Heart (TAH).
The device was built as a bridge to transplant for patients with end-stage heart failure. It is made of titanium and approximately the size of an adult’s fist.
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