Medicare could be saving a lot of cash by switching to generic constituents for some drugs—maybe as much as a billion dollars.
A recent study estimated spending in 2016 on 29 brand-name combination products would have been $925 million more than spending for generic counterparts.

Nearly 20 percent of U.S. hospitals are at risk of potential closure or are in weak shape, according to a recent report from Morgan Stanley.

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors, an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress, has approved $85 million for 16 new studies to improve care and outcomes for several conditions.

Online retail giant Amazon has made another splash into the healthcare pond by hiring cardiologist Maulik Majmudar, MD.

SOC Telemed, the nation’s largest national provider of telemedicine technology to healthcare providers, has acquired behavioral health telemedicine company JSA Health.

More benefits are coming to Medicare Advantage plans aimed at keeping older Americans in their homes longer, but the uncertainty around these additions—and their cost—means more scrutiny may be needed, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.

A team of Australian researchers found those who consulted online resources had better interactions, because it led to more informed discussions while not undermining trust in diagnoses and treatment plans. Still, while the activity was generally considered positive, searches could increase patient anxiety.

Health insurance company Anthem has teamed up with Walmart in a bid to improve access to and lower the price of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and services, the companies announced Monday.