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Massachusetts' second-largest insurer, Point32Health, suffered large technical outages due to a cybersecurity ransomware incident on Monday that has impacted customers in states throughout New England.

The agency also simplified the COVID vaccination process, saying that anyone getting a Pfizer or Moderna dose — whether it's a booster or their first-ever vaccination — will get the newest formula, not the original shots.

Two whistleblowers brought suit on behalf of the federal government, alleging SuperValu's pharmacies failed to submit "usual and customary" prices, which impacts the discount that the pharmacy will receive when reimbursed.

Taking more of a holistic wellness approach – giving employees access to core health, behavior health, voluntary and even financial services – is key to addressing mental wellness, as well as linking them to needed resources.

Federal policy changes may have public health prevention ripple effects – from vaccination to screening rates to workplace flextime so workers can still have access to care – and company policies will now need be reevaluated.

During the pandemic, there was an 80% decrease in people getting colonoscopies and a 70% decrease in cervical cancer screenings, so the big question is: Are we going to see more late-stage cancers being diagnosed?