Wednesday, September 7, 2022: Payers

A new Gallup poll revealed that at least half of American workers say they’re “quiet quitting.” While the proportion of engaged workers held steady at 32 percent during Q2 of 2022, the proportion of actively disengaged workers hit a decade-high 18...

Wednesday, September 7, 2022: Providers

Walmart Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. announced a 10-year partnership to deliver preventive care for adults 65 and over and virtual health care services to all age groups. The organizations plan to launch the seniors-focused initiative in January in 15 Walmart...

Wednesday, September 7, 2022: Providers

The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a letter to Congress last week urging leaders to reauthorize two rural hospital payment programs before they expire October 1. FAH President Charles Kahn III said that escalating operational costs are adding to rural...

Tuesday, September 6, 2022: D.C. News

The Biden administration is requesting $47.1 billion in emergency funds as part of the upcoming stopgap spending bill Congress will work on this month. The request includes $22.4 billion in funding for the COVID-19 response effort – including testing, research, and...

Tuesday, September 6, 2022: M&A

CVS Health announced it won the bidding war for home health and technology services company Signify Health. The $8 billion deal will help CVS Health extend its medical care reach. “This acquisition will enhance our connection to consumers in the home and enables...

Tuesday, September 6, 2022: M&A

The Federal Trade Commission is examining Amazon’s deal to purchase One Medical for $3.9 billion. Acquiring One Medical would give Amazon access to over 180 clinics across approximately two dozen new U.S. markets. After Amazon announced the deal in July, several...