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House passes health care bill that targets hospital price transparency, PBM reform

By Alan Goforth

The House of Representatives on Monday passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which would ban pharmacy benefit managers from spread pricing or charging Medicaid more than they pay pharmacies for drugs.

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Report: Gen Z and millennials won't hesitate to walk away from a toxic workplace

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December 12, 2023

AI in health care: Leaders urge Congress to set rules for the industry

Health care leaders urged Congress at a hearing to pass regulations on the use of artificial intelligence in the industry, addressing the "limitless" capabilities of the new technology as well as the potential biases it can produce.

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December 12, 2023

No deal! Cigna calls off Humana merger talks, for now

After failing to agree with Humana on price, Cigna put an early end to what would have been one of the biggest deals of the decade that would have created a roughly $140 billion giant in the health insurance industry.

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December 11, 2023

Study finds U.S. ranks last for health care affordability for lower-income adults

Nearly half (46%) of lower-income American said they delayed or skipped health care treatments or visits because of affordability issues.

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December 11, 2023

After denying extension, DOL announces 2-day fiduciary rule hearing this week

After denying a request by financial groups to extend the public comment period for the new proposed rule, the DOL is now giving stakeholders a chance to make their case at a virtual hearing on Dec. 13 and 14.

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December 08, 2023

More than 1 in 4 employees have considered quitting their jobs over RTO mandates

Most employees expect to spend more money on travel and commuting (78%).

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December 08, 2023

Biden's pharma fix: New 'march-in' rule allows HHS to seize patents of pricey drugs

Pres. Biden's administration on Thursday unveiled a new framework allowing authorities the right to seize certain drug patents and license them to other manufacturers in order to lower drug prices.

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December 08, 2023

Texas judge allows woman to have emergency abortion, in historic ruling

A Texas judge on Thursday ruled that a pregnant woman, whose fetus has a fatal condition, can obtain an abortion despite the state's near-total abortion ban that only allows for a few exceptions.

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House passes health care bill that targets hospital price transparency, PBM reform

HR pros resilient in turbulent year but face disconnect with C-suite

Report: Gen Z and millennials won't hesitate to walk away from a toxic workplace

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AI in health care: Leaders urge Congress to set rules for the industry

No deal! Cigna calls off Humana merger talks, for now

Study finds U.S. ranks last for health care affordability for lower-income adults

After denying extension, DOL announces 2-day fiduciary rule hearing this week

More than 1 in 4 employees have considered quitting their jobs over RTO mandates

Biden's pharma fix: New 'march-in' rule allows HHS to seize patents of pricey drugs

Texas judge allows woman to have emergency abortion, in historic ruling