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Cencora Agrees to Take Controlling Stake in American Oncology Network in $2.4 Billion Deal Spanning 21 States

Cencora plans to take a controlling stake in American Oncology Network in a deal valued at $2.4 billion. Here is what cancer patients in 21 states should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 24

Integris Health Agrees to Join Kaiser's Risant Health as Oklahoma's Largest Nonprofit System Keeps Deal Terms Private

Integris Health will join Kaiser Permanente's Risant Health, but the deal terms are private. Here's what its finances and merger research mean for patients.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

340B Rebate Pilot Would Cost Hospitals Over $1 Billion a Year, They Say, While HRSA Estimates $537 Million

Hospitals say the 340B rebate pilot would cost over $1 billion a year, while HRSA estimates $537 million. Inside the lawsuit and the drugmaker's response.

Medical Daily · Oct 17

Michigan Attorney General Sues Blue Cross, Alleging Its 65% Market Share Raises Premiums and Cuts Provider Pay

Michigan's attorney general sued Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, alleging an illegal monopoly. What it could mean for patients and premiums.

Medical Daily · Oct 10

Senators Give Kennedy Until Oct. 15 to Explain Task Force Shake-Up Behind Free Cancer and Blood Pressure Screenings

Seventeen senators want HHS Secretary Kennedy to explain his overhaul of the panel behind free preventive screenings by Oct. 15. Here is what is at stake.

Medical Daily · Oct 9

Six Physician Groups Push Back After RFK Jr. Says AI Gives Better-Informed Second Opinions Than Any Doctor

Six physician groups say AI is not better informed than doctors after RFK Jr.'s summit remarks. Here is how to use AI chatbots safely and with care.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

FTC Warns 24 Health Care Companies That Price Quotes Omitting Doctor or Facility Fees May Break Federal Law

The FTC warned 24 large health care companies that leaving doctor or facility fees out of price quotes may be deceptive. What patients should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

Costco-Branded Medicare Advantage Plans Reach 19 Counties in California and Nevada as Marketing Rules Loosen for 2027

SCAN's Costco Medicare Advantage HMO launches in 19 counties in 2027. Here is what seniors should check before open enrollment ends on Dec. 7.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

HRSA Names 10 Drugmakers and 21 Drugs for 340B Rebate Pilot as Hospitals Weigh Options Before January Launch

HRSA approved 10 drugmakers and 21 drugs, including Eliquis and Jardiance, for its 340B rebate pilot starting Jan. 1 as hospitals weigh legal options.

Medical Daily · Oct 5

Same Infusion Drugs Cost Employer Health Plans 102% More on Average at Hospital Clinics Than Doctors' Offices

Hospital clinics were paid 102% more on average than doctors' offices for the same infusion drugs. What cancer and autoimmune patients can ask.

Medical Daily · Oct 1