by Jordana Choucair | Oct 1, 2021 | D.C. News
President Joe Biden signed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through December 3. The bill, which cleared the House by a vote of 254-175 and the Senate by a vote of 65-35, gives lawmakers and the White House nine more weeks to reach agreement on...
by Jordana Choucair | Sep 30, 2021 | Payers
The CMS released the 2022 premiums for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Medicare Advantage plan premiums are expected to hit $19 per month next year, a slight decline from the $21.22 in 2021. But Medicare Part D plan premiums will continue to...
by Jordana Choucair | Sep 30, 2021 | Opioid/Substance Use Disorders
Opioid/Substance Use Disorders: The Recover Out Loud livestream concert event in recognition of International Recovery Day and National Recovery Month will kickoff today at 8:30pm ET! Greg Williams of Third Horizon Strategies helped produce the event, which is...
by Jordana Choucair | Sep 30, 2021 | M&A
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is considering a takeover of Evolent Health Inc., a health tech company that helps providers and insurers manage their costs. The deal would help Walgreens expand away from its retail pharmacy business and give it relationships with...
by Jordana Choucair | Sep 30, 2021 | Life Sciences
The CDC doubled down on its appeals for pregnant and breastfeeding people to get vaccinated, pointing to the higher risk that COVID-19 poses during pregnancy and data showing vaccination rates are lower among pregnant people than among the general population. The...
by Jordana Choucair | Sep 30, 2021 | D.C. News
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said last night that a deal to avoid a government shutdown had been reached. Both the Senate and the House will likely vote on a continuing resolution today to keep the government funded at current levels through Dec. 3. The...
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