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An aging population, rising chronic disease prevalence and continued migration of care to ambulatory settings are increasingly shaping demand.

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., a strong COVID-19 vaccine program critic, is in line to be the committee's next chairman.

The complaint was filed last week in federal court in Washington, D.C., by Protecting Access to Retail Pharmacy, which operates under the name Trust.

Key drivers of the premium hike, according to insurers, include the rising cost of health services, the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits, and some federal regulatory changes.

RediMinds, GuideHealth and SandsRx have completed the new URAC review process.

Federal agencies include that point in a description of a new "independent dispute resolution entity" certification renewal process.