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Ascension tells its workers to get vaccinated

Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Ascension is the latest health system to require employees to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases surge, predominantly among the unvaccinated.

Connecticut looks to use Medicaid funds to address gun crime

Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Under new legislation, financially challenged community-based violence prevention services will eventually be able to receive state and federal Medicaid funds.

West Virginia opioids lawsuit comes to a close

Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Three major U.S. drug distributors should be held responsible for sending a "tsunami" of prescription pain pills that caused a health crisis in one corner of West Virginia, an attorney for local governments said in closing arguments.

Highmark Health launches digital transformation consultancy

Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Highmark's subsidiary will focus on helping customers identify automation opportunities and employees navigate operational changes.

Humana sues Regeneron over pricing of popular macular degeneration drug

Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The lawsuit is based on claims by the Justice Department that Regeneron paid charity kickbacks to boost sales of the drug.