Tag: Healthcare industry

Walgreens Faces Allegations of Illegally Dispensing Opioid Prescriptions After years of meticulous investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice has taken a significant step by filing a civil lawsuit against Walgreens. The pharmacy giant stands accused...

The brutal killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sent shockwaves through the American health care landscape, sparking a wave of resentment and anger toward a system that many feel is broken and exploitative....

In 2025, healthcare providers are facing stricter patient privacy rules amidst a surge in health data breaches. The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed updated regulations to safeguard patient information in response...

Health Tech Leaders Taking Stance in Presidential Race In a surprising turn of events, Silicon Valley startup founders and venture capital investors are publicly declaring their support for either President Donald Trump or Vice President...

Good morning! This is Adam Feuerstein reporting from the Pharmalittle campus in Cambridge, Mass., filling in for our regular host Ed. Like Mr. Pharmalot, I start my day with a cup of coffee and...

New Orleans was abuzz last year as hundreds of people gathered to listen to Peter Marks, the head of biologics at the Food and Drug Administration, speak at the American Society of Gene and...

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Revolutionizing Gender-Affirming Surgery in the U.S.: Preserving Progress Amidst Political Backlash For many individuals who undergo gender-affirming surgery, the experience is nothing short of a rebirth. Wendy Grogan, a 48-year-old trans woman, vividly described her...

The Rise of 'Value-Based Care' on Wall Street: A Comprehensive Analysis In the fast-paced world of Wall Street, a new term has been making waves - "value-based care." This seemingly ambiguous phrase has taken on...

Medicare to Negotiate Prices of Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs In a groundbreaking move, Medicare officials have announced plans to negotiate the prices of two widely-used drugs for diabetes and weight loss. Ozempic and Wegovy,...

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President Trump’s Medicare agency is on a mission to speed up audits of Medicare Advantage insurers, aiming to recover about $500 million annually for taxpayers. However, these audits are currently tangled up in a...