Top healthcare legislation to watch so far this year

Federal lawmakers have proposed dozens of bills targeting core healthcare issues, including 340B, Medicaid, AI and site-neutral payments.

Cigna’s Evernorth invests $3.5B in ex-Walgreens specialty pharmacy

The investment in Shields Health Solutions gives Evernorth greater reach into specialty pharmacy services for providers, which Cigna’s COO has called an “important addressable market expansion opportunity.”

CVS agrees to pay Massachusetts $12M to settle Medicaid overbilling claims

The retail pharmacy giant has also agreed to annually review its practices to ensure the state’s Medicaid program is getting the lowest possible prices for prescription drugs.

Medicare Advantage plans frequently deny post-acute care for nursing homes, survey finds

The findings build on other research suggesting that MA insurers restrict care more than they should, especially post-acute services.

Health care lobby prepares to fight for $335 billion in ACA subsidies

Medicaid cuts threaten rural hospitals — and access to maternity care

Ascension Wisconsin could be dropped by UnitedHealthcare if new contract isn’t reached by October