Brown and Toland weighs in on the $34.94 Labcorp test. (Part 6)
By MATTHEW HOLT I know you all care, so I am giving a 6th update on the telenovela about my Labcorp bill for $34.95. The very TL:DR summary of where we are so far is that in May 2025 I had a lab test to go with the free preventative visit that the ACA guarantees,…
Takeda Drug From $4B Deal Succeeds in Two Pivotal Plaque Psoriasis Trials
Takeda said more than half of plaque psoriasis patients treated with zasocitinib achieved clear or almost clear skin in two Phase 3 studies. Regulatory submissions for the TYK2 inhibitor are planned for 2026 and clinical trials are ongoing in other indications. The post Takeda Drug From $4B Deal Succeeds in Two Pivotal Plaque Psoriasis Trials…
What the Health? From KFF Health News: Time’s Up for Expanded ACA Tax Credits
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A…
Democrats Push For a Last-Minute Vote to Extend ACA Credits
Congress’s failure to renew the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits risks creating a healthcare crisis for millions
Trump Administration Takes Steps to End Transgender Healthcare For Youth
“We’re done with junk science,” RFK Jr. said in a news conference on Thursday
CMS’ ACCESS Model: A New Push to Rewire Medicare Around Outcomes?
CMS’ new ACCESS model, slated to begin on July 1, aims to shift traditional Medicare fee-for-service toward value-based care by tying payments to patient outcomes and encouraging tech-enabled, preventive care. Experts say it could benefit digitally mature, value-focused providers first, but its overall success will hinge on clear metrics, better data sharing and sustained participation….
HHS Reduces Millions in Funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics
Funding cuts to the AAP include programs on infant mortality, adolescent health, and autism detection
What to Know About Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and Federal Efforts at Regulation
This brief provides an overview of the role of PBMs in managing pharmacy benefits, discusses recent federal legislation focusing on several elements of PBM business practices, and explains the potential federal budgetary impact of this legislation, which would have a relatively modest impact on the federal deficit, based on available CBO estimates.
Allina Health, Qventus Co-Developing Custom AI Agent Solutions
First area of focus for Allina’s new R&D team is specialty referrals, says COO Dominica Tallarico