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Here’s what you need to know about so-called safe staffing policies.

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Could financial incentive be the secret ingredient to solving the kidney crisis?

CMS’s kidney transplant overhaul has begun

The company began offering a “baby or your money back” guarantee in February.

IVF can cost $50k. Future Family wants to make it refundable 

Cassie McGrath

Johnson & Johnson had the biggest deal of the year so far back in January. 

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Emory Healthcare and Ascension are both reportedly making moves. 

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Tariffs don’t apply to prescription drugs yet, but that may come soon.

Johns Hopkins researchers warn drug tariffs could worsen shortages

PBMs have reportedly raised drug prices and contributed to local pharmacy closures. But CVS is threatening to close more in Arkansas. 

CVS, Cigna sue Arkansas over PBM ban

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We checked in with healthcare execs to see how their 2025 is shaking out so far.

Nicole Ortiz

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While it’s been a busy year so far, leaders are still making major decisions for their healthcare organizations.

Execs share progress they’ve made toward their 2025 goals

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PatientPoint is using the TV industry’s favorite pitch forum—upfronts week—as a marketing tool. 