Tea Leaves: July 10, 2024: Payers

A federal judge in Texas recently blocked a Biden administration policy designed to prevent Medicare insurers from paying commissions to agents and brokers who enroll people in certain plans. This decision is significant as it undermines efforts by the administration...

Tea Leaves: July 9, 2024: Providers

Johns Hopkins University’s medical school is set to become tuition-free for the majority of students starting this fall, thanks to a landmark $1 billion donation from billionaire Mike Bloomberg. This unprecedented gift aims to alleviate financial burdens on...

Tea Leaves: July 9, 2024: Payers

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has highlighted concerns over the consolidation of pharmacies and health insurance companies, which has empowered a small number of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to wield significant influence over prescription drug...