The agency brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx, arguing their “anticompetitive and unfair” rebating practices “artificially inflated” the list price of life-saving insulin drugs.| Healthcare Dive
The deal could have major ramifications for Evernorth’s push to value-based care in the commercial sector, according to Cigna executives and analysts.| Healthcare Dive
Brian Thompson’s death set off a flood of darkly celebratory social media posts offset by solemn remembrances from his peers and other healthcare leaders.| Healthcare Dive
UnitedHealth’s net income plummeted to its lowest level since 2019 amid hefty costs, including some from the Change cyberattack. CEO Andrew Witty also remembered slain executive Brian Thompson on a Thursday morning call.| Healthcare Dive
After a turbulent year, things should calm for payers with the advent of a business-friendly Trump administration — though challenges will persist. Here are experts’ biggest predictions for 2025.| Healthcare Dive
In a call with investors, CEO Gail Boudreaux didn’t directly address the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s top executive but spent more time than usual arguing Elevance is working to improve healthcare.| Healthcare Dive
The transaction exits Cigna from a sector that’s been a huge source of growth for insurers but has seen its earnings potential shrink.| Healthcare Dive
The health insurer sees Medicare Advantage as an area for future growth, despite selling the division for $3.7 billion. Cigna’s CEO called the sale a “win-win” on a call with investors Friday.| Healthcare Dive