May 1, 2025: Providers

The Leapfrog Group’s biannual report shows that AI and technology tools are improving hospital safety grades, particularly in infection control and medication safety. High-performing hospitals are using tech to prevent errors and manage high-risk patients....

May 1, 2025: Providers

Hospitals across the U.S. are bracing for the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on medical supplies, including syringes, personal protective equipment, and potentially pharmaceuticals, which could disrupt supply chains and raise patient care costs. While no...

May 1, 2025: Payers

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...

May 1, 2025: Life Sciences

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...

May 1, 2025: M&A

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...