by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Payers, Tea Leaves
Aetna, part of CVS Health, will exit the individual markets in 2026, just five years after re-entering the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. Despite a return to the individual market in 2022, Aetna faced disappointing sign-ups and continued losses. CVS Health...
by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Life Sciences, Tea Leaves
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will survey 250 compounding pharmacies that produce customized versions of prescription drugs, amid ongoing concerns about safety and quality. Compounded drugs, which are not FDA-approved, have surged in popularity, especially...
by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | M&A, Tea Leaves
Teladoc has acquired UpLift, a virtual mental health provider, for $30 million in an effort to expand its virtual mental health services despite struggles with its BetterHelp segment. The acquisition, announced alongside Teladoc’s Q1 2025 earnings, aims to improve...
by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Access & Coverage, Tea Leaves
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a 409-page review claiming gender-affirming care for minors carries significant risks and limited evidence of benefit, contrasting with major medical groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics. The report,...
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