February 2023

10 fresh takes on the lab-leak theory of COVID’s origin ()
Hospitals still facing financial struggles in 2023 ()
DEA proposes restricting some telemedicine prescriptions ()
Hospital CEO turnover is on the rise ()
FDA authorizes first at-home flu and COVID-19 test ()
Emotional rescue: AI app interprets feelings of the nonverbal ()
New ransomware threat with ties to Russia targets healthcare providers ()
Pfizer in talks to acquire Seagen in deal worth more than $30B ()
AI in healthcare? Many patients seem unimpressed ()
Regional One hit by data breach ()
CMS not changing ALZ drug restrictions ()
Researchers building ‘commonsense AI’ from baby’s mind up ()
Humana to leave commercial insurance in favor of government programs ()
Cigna stops former executive from joining CVS Health ()
More than 100 healthcare groups unite in support of prior authorization reform ()
UnitedHealth Group closes $5.4B acquisition of LHC Group ()
More hospitals are complying with price transparency law ()
Amazon closes $3.9B acquisition of One Medical ()
Millions unaware they will lose Medicaid coverage when COVID-19 PHE ends ()
Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea raises public health concerns ()
Workforce issues are top of mind for hospital CEOs ()
UnitedHealthcare’s new rewards program offers incentives for using wearables, meeting health goals ()
Manufacturers, health organizations unite to address medical supply chain ()
CMS testing 3 new ways to lower drug prices ()
Movers & Shakers: Johnson & Johnson, Community Healthcare Trust, Emids ()
Another ransomware warning for healthcare providers: North Korean attacks ()
Q&A: What healthcare providers should do after a data breach ()
No new COVID-19 variants emerged in latest outbreak in China ()
New AI healthcare challenge offers cash for better outcomes ()
GE HealthCare acquires AI ultrasound company ()
HHS issues guidance as COVID-19 PHE winds down ()
Americans getting more and more dissatisfied with abortion policies ()
Globus Medical to acquire NuVasive for $3.1B ()
Atrium Health and CEO indicted in $407M healthcare fraud scheme ()
Bayer announces new CEO ()
Healthcare workforce management company raises $200M ()
CVS Health announces $10.6B acquisition of Oak Street Health ()
Hundreds of doctors on the front lines died taking care of COVID-19 patients ()
CVS Health close to $10.5B deal with Oak Street Health ()
2022 was a big year for private equity funds in healthcare ()
Feds may block Amazon’s acquisition of One Medical ()
FDA has now cleared more than 500 healthcare AI algorithms ()
BioTech company raises $161M in IPO ()
Movers & Shakers: Intermountain, Cleveland Clinic, Southwest Memorial Hospital announce leadership changes ()
Interoperability among hospitals is improving ()
Global Pharma Healthcare recalls eye drops over possible contamination ()
Are large health systems delivering better outcomes? ()
CMS proposes 2.1% payment increase for MA plans in 2024 ()
Cigna sues CVS over executive’s move ()
Fraud in Florida: Feds bust fake nursing diploma scheme ()
GoodRx slapped with $1.5M fine by FTC over patient privacy ()
Healthcare industry reacts to PHE ending in May ()