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.

The AMA releases survey data on the impacts of the Change cyberattack on physician practices, and VillageMD appoints a new president.

Kaiser Permanente’s Risant Health closes its Geisinger acquisition, and Optum plans to purchase Steward Health’s physician network.

Change Healthcare is bringing some systems back online after its cyberattack, and Kroger is selling its specialty pharmacy business to Elevance.

Biden’s proposed budget targets prescription drug costs, and weight-loss drug Wegovy receives FDA approval to treat cardiovascular disease.

The federal government steps in to help providers deal with the Change hack, and Congress advances a bill with financial relief for providers.