June 27, 2024
Walgreens’ Bleeding Continues Walgreens’ stock fell 24% as the drugstore chain slashed its profit outlook. It will reduce the size of its pharmacy footprint and continue to evaluate and right size its investment in VillageMD, primary care clinics tied to retail settings. Additional articles: https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/walgreens-to-reduce-villagemd-stake-close-stores/719984/ and https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/walgreens-villagemd-ownership-majority-stake and https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/walgreens-boots-alliance-shares-drop-store-closings-ceo-tim-wentworth (Some articles may require a subscription.) #walgreens #retailmeetshealthcare #primarycare https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/walgreens-slashes-profit-guidance-plans-close-more-pharmacy-stores-turnaround HHS, FBI Issue Cyberattack Warning The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning to healthcare entities on cyber criminals’ phishing and ransomware. (Article may require a subscription.) #cyberattacks #healthcare #providers https://www.modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/hhs-fbi-phishing-ransomware-attack-advisory Insurers Have Opaque Requirements Even If They Cover GLP-1s For Weight Loss Insurers are being accused of being vague on requirements that need to be met if the insurance plans cover GLP-1s just for weight loss. Coverage criteria is sometimes vague, but where is the widespread coverage of the obscene costs