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The House Oversight Committee criticizes PBM pricing tactics, Humana’s CenterWell plans to open primary care centers at Walmarts, and a federal judge upholds the FTC’s noncompete rule, diverging from a previous district court ruling.

A judge orders a partial, preliminary injunction of the FTC’s noncompete ban, Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic announce plans to combine, and CMS proposes a nearly 3% cut to Medicare physician pay for 2025.

Novant cancels its plan to acquire two North Carolina hospitals from CHS amid an FTC challenge, Amazon expands its RxPass generic drug subscription service to Medicare, and the DOJ accuses two executives at telehealth startup Done of an Adderall distribution scheme.

An FDA advisory committee recommends approval of Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, the Biden administration proposes banning medical debt from credit reports, and Elevance becomes the second insurer to win a MA star ratings lawsuit.

Portland, OR-based health systems OHSU and Legacy sign a definitive merger agreement, Dollar General ends its mobile health clinic pilot, and a House subcommittee focuses on the need for 340B transparency.

Ozempic trial shows the drug slows kidney disease progression, a blood-based colorectal cancer test is endorsed for FDA approval, and nursing home trade groups sue over the new staffing mandate.

Telehealth company Hims & Hers unveils $199 weight-loss shots, CMS launches an emergency care complaint portal for patients, and the Senate Finance Committee signals interest in Medicare physician payment reforms.

Two Pennsylvania-based health systems sign a definitive merger agreement, and Ascension is hit by a ransomware attack.

Steward Health Care files for bankruptcy and plans to sell its hospitals, and Florida sues the Biden administration over a new healthcare anti-discrimination rule.

Walmart shutters its clinics and virtual care offerings, and UnitedHealth Group's CEO answers to Congress after the Change cyberattack.

The FTC votes to ban employee noncompete clauses, and CMS imposes nursing home staffing minimums.

Congress begins its public inquiry into Change’s cybersecurity breach, and Elevance announces a new primary care platform company.