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Will Peischel

The Biden administration’s quest for lower drug costs may lead to a 1980 law.

Could this federal guideline drive down drug costs?

Maia Anderson

The pharmacies are feeling the strains of a CMS rule that went into effect at the start of the year. 

Nearly a third of independent pharmacies at risk of closure in 2024 

Shannon Young

Pharmacists take on a lot more clinical responsibility today, like vaccinations and prescribing certain medications. 

How the role of pharmacist has changed

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Caroline Catherman

The brand hopes to reach the 30 million consumers that already use the platform for drug discounts. 

GoodRx is betting on men’s health with ED subscription service

Nicole Ortiz

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

This healthcare company takes part in marketing upfronts. Is it working?

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. 

Here are the 20 biggest healthcare deals so far in 2025

The first half of the year has been…eventful, to say the least.

Pharma has laid off thousands in H1 2025

The pharma giant was ordered to pay $442 million. 

Medical reprocessing industry hopes J&J verdict brings reform 

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

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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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