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Walmart is among several large employers, including Meta, Oracle and Amazon, that have announced workforce reductions in 2026.

"Amazon Pharmacy continues to provide customers expanded selection and reliable, convenient access to the latest treatments like the Ozempic pill for type 2 diabetes, helping reduce the friction that comes with accessing breakthrough medications," said Tanvi Patel, vice president and general manager of Amazon Pharmacy.

The case, brought by Connecticut-based provider group Murphy Medical Associates, stems from COVID-19 testing services delivered during the pandemic at sites across Connecticut and New York.

A new bill that would clarify existing gaps in the Internal Revenue Service's rules governing employer contributions to employee benefit plans may soon be under discussion in the U.S. House of Representatives.

An analyst with influence over House Republicans is recommending that as a way to increase competition.

California is trying to apply its new law to PBM efforts to serve self-insured employer health plans, as well as to PBM efforts to serve health insurers and government-run plans, such as public employee health plans.