New Bipartisan Bill From Rep. Carter Aims To Crack Down On PBMs
A bill introduced by Rep. Earl L. ‘Buddy’ Carter would ban PBMs’ use of spread pricing in Medicaid, among other reforms.
GLP-1s, Personalization, And Big Pharma Power Plays: What’s Really At Stake In The Eli Lilly Lawsuit
This lawsuit may look like a business dispute on the surface. But underneath, it’s about something much more important: the right of patients to receive personalized, affordable care.
Meet Me At ILTACON: Opus 2 And AI Workbench
Swing by Booth 800 for a look at the latest in AI-powered case management.
Hospital M&A Has Hit The Brakes — But Activity Could Pick Up In The Second Half Of 2025
While traditional mergers may remain sluggish, analysts expect a rise in outpatient partnerships and rural hospital conversions toward the end of the year.
Merck Breathes Life Into Its Respiratory Prospects With $10B Deal To Buy Verona Pharma
Verona Pharma brings to Merck the inhaled drug Ohtuvayre, which is FDA approved as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Samsung Deepens Healthcare Bet With Xealth Acquisition
Samsung announced plans to acquire Xealth, a startup that helps hospitals integrate digital tools into clinical workflows, as part of its broader push into U.S. healthcare. The deal reflects growing provider demand for tech solutions and comes amid newfound optimism in the digital health exit market.
Digital Health Funding In H1 2025: Market Stabilizes, AI Dominates And Exits Return
Digital health funding held steady in the first half of 2025, with AI-focused startups capturing the majority of capital and driving rapid adoption among providers.
Paying for Law School in 2025: A Straight-Talk Playbook
Juno has consistently secured the best private loan deals for students at the Top MBA programs since 2018—now they’re bringing that same offer to law students, at no cost. Students can check their personalized offers at juno.us/atl This article is for general information only and is not personal financial advice.
Debunked Episode 17: Is Big Pharma Prepared For Impact Of Trump Administration’s Health Policies?
Healthcare policy changes from the gutting of medical research grants to changes on the CDC vaccine board were the focus of the latest episode.
How Microsoft Is Sparking Innovation In Rural Hospitals
Rural hospitals are facing growing cybersecurity threats and digital demands but often lack the resources to respond — a gap Microsoft is working to close through discounted tools, free training and an AI innovation lab.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary Of Hires, Exits, And Layoffs
June saw a slew of executive hires, promotions, exits, and layoffs across the healthcare sector.
A Look At How The Law Fails Patients
A look at the intersection of civil rights and health care.
Reasoning, Tool Calling, And Agentic Systems In Legal LLMs
Domain-specific AI provides accuracy and reliable legal reasoning.
How Healthcare Leaders Are Responding To The Supreme Court’s Preventive Care Ruling
SCOTUS upheld the constitutionality of an Affordable Care Act provision requiring insurance coverage of certain preventive services without cost-sharing. Many healthcare leaders applauded the decision, though some concerns remain.
What VCs Have Learned About Health Tech In The Public Markets
Two digital health companies have gone public this year: Hinge Health and Omada Health. During a recent panel discussion, venture capitalists shared lessons learned about health tech in the public markets.
The MFN Executive Order: A Global Reset For U.S. Pharma
It's a bold attempt to recalibrate global drug pricing — with U.S. patients at the center. But without clear enforcement, legal grounding, or international cooperation, its future remains very uncertain.
AHIP CEO On The Budget Bill: ‘We Are Very Concerned About The Impact On Coverage’
During AHIP 2025, AHIP executives discussed the impact the proposed budget bill could have on Medicaid and the individual market.
Rising Healthcare Costs: What Employers Are Doing To Manage Expenses, Per Mercer
To deal with rising costs, employers are leveraging high performance networks, variable copay plans, and exclusive provider organization plans.