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Amazon Pharmacy to launch kiosks dispensing prescriptions

The kiosks will launch across One Medical locations in Los Angeles starting December 2025. Expansion to additional offices is expected soon after.

HealthTap joins LillyDirect, bringing primary care to pharma site | Fierce Healthcare

As pharma giant Eli Lilly builds out its direct-to-consumer care site, LillyDirect, the company has tapped virtual primary care company HealthTap to join its small lineup of independent c

The cold cap coverage gap and a cancer survivor’s push for change | Fierce Healthcare

Millions of Americans are affected by cancer each year.

Behavioral health networks often limited in MA, Medicaid: OIG

Network adequacy remains a significant challenge for behavioral healthcare in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care, according to a new report.

Allara Health expands women's metabolic care to 50 states

The provider, specializing in women’s hormonal, metabolic and reproductive health, published clinical outcomes data demonstrating improvements.

How one orthopedic practice put Innovaccer's AI agents to use

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates adopted Innovaccer's AI agents to remove bottlenecks and automate time-consuming tasks.

AMA's handling of CPT codes enters Congress' crosshairs

Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy has opened a review into the AMA over the "exorbitant fees" it charges for use of the CPT code set.

Highmark taps COO Karen Hanlon as president

CEO David Holmberg will continue as chief executive as well as board chairman, while Hanlon will also retain her current COO title.

Providers believe AI is the key to easing prior auth: survey

Providers are betting on artificial intelligence to ease the pain point of prior authorization, a new survey shows.

CDC shakes up guidance for COVID, chickenpox shots

The CDC's new COVID guidelines put the vaccines under an individual-based decision-making practice as opposed to a prior universal recommendation.

Familiar names top US News' latest children's hospital rankings

The highly watched annual ranking's honor roll of 10 top performers is identical to last year's release.

Digital health funding hits $3.5B in Q3 as middle market thins

Rock Health notes the growing trend of unlabeled funding rounds as series B deals falter and clinical workflow startup leaders gain speed.

Qualtrics to buy Press Ganey Forsta for $6.75B

Customer engagement company Qualtrics has agreed to invest $6.75 billion to acquire Press Ganey Forsta, a healthcare market research company.

RSNA's venture arm inks partnership with gen AI startup Rad AI

RSNA launched a new venture arm and tapped its first industry partner to give radiologists faster access to data at the point of care.

Large nonprofits net billions from untaxed debt, investments

Nonprofits used their tax exemptions to generate a collective $9.4 billion profit in 2022 via a practice referred to as indirect tax arbitrage.

Geisinger, WellSpan hospital to pay $28.5M over no-poach claims

A 2021 class action filed by employees of the central Pennsylvania providers alleged an agreement that suppressed worker mobility and pay.

Stable premiums, plan exits: The state of Medicare Part D

The current state of the Medicare Part D market is a mixed bag, with premiums declining but many payers scaling back options, a new KFF report shows.

How Artera wants to rewire healthcare communications with AI

Artera CEO Guillaume de Zwirek talked about the company's AI strategy and why it's poised to win in the AI agent race.

Inside RxBenefits’ new transparent PBM model driving strategic savings | Fierce Healthcare

RxBenefits is reshaping pharmacy benefits management with a unique pharmacy benefits optimizer model that empowers self-funded employers and benefits advisors to choose from a curated marketplace o

Atlantic Health, Saint Peter's Healthcare System nix merger

The New Jersey nonprofit systems would have exceeded $5 billion in annual revenue when joined.

New publication on Hemopatch in Neurosurgery | Fierce Healthcare

Talkspace acquires Wisdo Health to add peer support services

Online therapy provider Talkspace acquired Wisdo Health to integrate peer support and coaching into its mental health services.

Delaware launches statewide behavioral health coordination tool

Developed by Bamboo Health, the platform connects providers with real-time patient data to improve care transitions and communication.

Oz: CMS could ease rising ACA premiums, but only if gov reopens

The looming expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies is at the center of the ongoing government shutdown.

Investor presses UHG to establish independent board chair

An activist investor is pressing UnitedHealth Group to establish a board chair that's separate and independent from the office of the CEO.

UpToDate gets an AI upgrade as decision support market heats up

Wolters Kluwer launched a version of UpToDate supercharged with AI as competition in the generative AI healthcare market heats up.

Healthcare Dealmakers—Premier going private and more

Humana's stalking horse bid for The Villages Health, a $500 million direct-to-consumer telehealth acquisition and more M&A news from September.

Data intelligence company Certify launches Provider Hub platform

Health data company CertifyOS has unveiled its new Provider Hub platform, technology that allows insurers greater insight into key provider data.

How GoodRx could get a boost from TrumpRx launch

GoodRx shares jumped this week on news of an expanded tie-up with Kroger and a potential partnership with TrumpRx.

Op-ed: CMS drug negotiations boost rheumatological care access

Costs often have patients skipping doses or forgoing their treatments, leading to avoidable hospitalizations, disability and other dire consequences.

How states are thinking about CMS' $50B rural health fund

With application guidelines now in hand, state government officials have plenty to consider as they jockey for a bigger share of the fund.

Voice AI startup Assort Health lands $76M series B

In a series B round announced on Tuesday, Assort Health raked in $76 million, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.

NeueHealth goes private as $1.5B sale to PE firm closes

NeueHealth officially ceased trading on the NYSE after completing its go-private deal with an affiliate of New Enterprise Associates.

Humana: 20% of members in plans with 4-plus stars for 2026

Humana said Thursday that about 20% of its members are currently enrolled in plans with at least four stars, based on preliminary data for 2026.

Unlocking the Potential of Non-Viral Genetic Medicine: A New Approach to Treating Bladder Cancer | Fierce Healthcare

“You have cancer.” Few words carry more weight.

Providence, Compassus' home-based care JV launches in California

Providence at Home with Compasses is already active in three states, but now sees Compassus heading operations at 19 California locations.

Stamford Health, Oula open first midwifery clinic in Conn.

The clinic offers care from preconception through postpartum, with babies delivered at Stamford Hospital, as well as gynecology services.

Judge rejects Democratic state AGs' push to block ACA final rule

A federal judge has denied a request from 20 Democratic attorneys general to delay the implementation of a significant overhaul to the ACA exchanges.

Hackensack Meridian, SpotitEarly partner to 'sniff out' cancer

Hackensack Meridian Health is teaming up with the startup to validate its non-invasive approach to early cancer detection.

In face of Medicare Advantage headwinds, SCAN plans benefit enhancements for 2026

A month ago, SCAN Health Plan revealed it would enter a new state with its Medicare Advantage coverage offerings.