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CVS names Joyner CEO and withdraws profit forecast amid pressure from investors

By Sriparna Roy and Leroy Leo (Reuters) – CVS Health on Friday replaced CEO Karen Lynch with David Joyner, a CVS veteran who retired before returning to the company last year after investors including activist Glenview Capital pressured the company…

The Medicare Advantage shopping season brings with it some confusion and some political implications

Many older Americans buying health insurance this fall will face reduced benefits and changes in coverage. Assuming their plan is still available in 2025. More than a million people will likely need to find new insurance coverage as major insurers…

Limits of reimbursement for anti-nausea tablets for cancer patients and doctors

Cancer patients can prevent vomiting attacks after treatment with relatively inexpensive anti-nausea tablets, but for some, the cost coverage reaches its limits. Doctors say limiting the number of pills patients receive can interfere with treatment. Pharmacy benefit managers say their…