HE news that drew views this week (June 14–18)

Pressures from the pandemic will undoubtedly drive health systems and hospitals to merge—with unfortunate consequences for patients, Bloomberg’s editorial board recently wrote in an opinion article.

CVS Health has updated its ExtraCare Rewards loyalty program for the first time in 20 years. 

The CDC is changing the way it reports people who contract COVID-19 after they have been vaccinated against the virus, drawing some questions and ire from those it affects.

The vast majority of healthcare executives say digital transformation across their organizations is accelerating, according to a recent survey of 399 executives from six countries.

A new study has revealed that COVID-19 was likely already spreading in the U.S. much earlier than previously reported. In fact, the study adds to the CDC’s study suggesting the virus was present here as early as December 2019.

Cano Health, a primary care provider for seniors and underserved communities, has acquired private medical provider University Health Care and its affiliates in a deal worth $600 million.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug that claims to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug is the first approved for Alzheimer’s disease since 2003.

In an effort to bridge divides in access to telehealth services, the American Medical Association has approved a new policy aimed at helping underserved communities and populations.

A record 31 million are covered under health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, the White House announced in a report. 

Some healthcare workers are using personal protective equipment to express themselves, giving fashion a new inroad into the workplace.