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UnitedHealth is target of DOJ probe for antitrust violations related to its Optum unit

By Alan Goforth

In recent weeks, the Justice Department has been interviewing health care industry representatives in sectors where UnitedHealth competes to determine if the health care giant favored its Optum-owned doctor groups.

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AGs in 39 states urge Congress to pass 3 pending PBM reform bills

The state AGs sent a letter to Senate and House leaders, highlighting the urgent need for federal action to mandate that pharmacy benefit managers increase transparency into their practices by sharing pricing with health plans.

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February 27, 2024

Is DOL's new fiduciary rule an 'overreach'? House subcommittee holds hearing

"The broad-reaching new fiduciary rule regulates retirement accounts far beyond employer-sponsored benefits," said subcommittee Chairman Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., but proponents said the old rules no longer protect investors.

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February 27, 2024

HR pros pivoting from outside hiring to developing internal talent

More than 6 in 10 HR leaders named leadership development as their top priority for this year.

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February 27, 2024

HCA Healthcare to face antitrust lawsuit over its 'all or nothing' contracts with health plans

The hospital operations giant has lost a bid to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit in North Carolina federal court, accusing it of scheming to restrict competition and artificially drive up costs for health plans.

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February 26, 2024

Obesity, excess weight cost businesses, employees more than $400 billion in 2023

Researchers estimate that approximately 3 in 10 working adults are classified as obese and one-third meet the criteria for being overweight.

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February 26, 2024

Most Gen Z and millennial workers would ditch jobs for greater wellbeing

Contributing factors to workplace satisfaction include health and wellness goals, nutrition and sleep, and intentional longevity.

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February 23, 2024

U.S. pharmacies crippled by cyberattack at UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare

Pharmacies are still grappling with difficulties providing prescriptions Friday following a cyberattack against one of the nation's largest health-care technology companies that began on Wednesday.

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UnitedHealth is target of DOJ probe for antitrust violations related to its Optum unit

Majority of employers do not have AI protocols for HR leaders and internal communicators

Jill Biden directs $100 million to 'life-changing' women's health research

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AGs in 39 states urge Congress to pass 3 pending PBM reform bills

Is DOL's new fiduciary rule an 'overreach'? House subcommittee holds hearing

HR pros pivoting from outside hiring to developing internal talent

HCA Healthcare to face antitrust lawsuit over its 'all or nothing' contracts with health plans

Obesity, excess weight cost businesses, employees more than $400 billion in 2023

Most Gen Z and millennial workers would ditch jobs for greater wellbeing

U.S. pharmacies crippled by cyberattack at UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare