| 07.12.25 | Trump signs 'big, beautiful bill'; Judge hits CVS' Omnicare with $949M in penalties

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Jul 12, 2025

Trump signs big tax and spending bill into law as industry groups decry healthcare cuts

Judge hits CVS' Omnicare unit with $948.8M in penalties in fraud case

Healthcare AI rakes in nearly $4B in VC funding, buoying the digital health market in 2025

Provider groups sue RFK Jr. to roll back COVID-19 vaccine recommendation changes

Supreme Court reopens floodgates for federal agency mass layoffs, agency restructurings - Paige Minemyer

Webinar: Turning Insight Into Impact: The Future of Quality in Clinical Practice

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 2pm ET / 11am PT

Healthcare quality measures exist to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients, yet traditional quality reporting often lags behind care delivery. Join us to explore how embedding real-time quality measurement into clinical workflows transforms data from a regulatory afterthought into a powerful tool for continuous improvement and clinical support. Register now to learn more.

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Trump signs big tax and spending bill into law as industry groups decry healthcare cuts

By Dave Muoio

The so-called “big, beautiful bill” fulfills several of Trump’s campaign promises to cut taxes, but will add trillions to the national debt and is opposed by the healthcare industry for cuts to funding and coverage.

Judge hits CVS' Omnicare unit with $948.8M in penalties in fraud case

By Paige Minemyer

A New York judge has ordered CVS Health's Omnicare subsidiary to pay $948.8 million in fees and damages as part of a False Claims Act whistleblower case.

Healthcare AI rakes in nearly $4B in VC funding, buoying the digital health market in 2025

By Heather Landi

Digital health venture capital funding continues at a steady pace, reaching $6.4 billion in the first six months of 2025, with 62% of that funding going to AI-enabled startups.

Provider groups sue RFK Jr. to roll back COVID-19 vaccine recommendation changes

By Dave Muoio

The lawsuit brought by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Infectious Diseases Society of America and others seeks relief on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and youth, but calls attention to the secretary's other controversial actions on vaccines.

Whitepaper: Aligning at the Moment of Care: Connecting Pharma and Providers to Drive Better Decisions

In today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, physicians face unprecedented obstacles. This valuable report explores the top clinical challenges and communication hurdles affecting healthcare providers and the pharmaceutical brands that serve them. Download now for actionable insights.

Supreme Court reopens floodgates for federal agency mass layoffs, agency restructurings

By Noah Tong

The Supreme Court is letting federal RIFs continue, reversing a pause from a lower court. But it left open the door for an appeals court or SCOTUS to rule on the legality of the RIFs at a later time.

Humana's CenterWell to acquire The Villages Health in 'stalking horse' deal

By Paige Minemyer

Humana's senior-focused primary care unit is set to acquire The Villages Health, which provides care to the large Florida-based retirement community.

Congress allows first-dollar telehealth coverage for high deductible health plans in reconciliation bill

By Emma Beavins

In the midst of the massive reconciliation package passed by Congress last week, lawmakers also pushed through a telehealth provision that will help employers offer cheaper digital healthcare to their employees.

Centene stock sinks as insurer withdraws 2025 guidance

By Paige Minemyer

Centene pulled back its guidance for the year after an actuarial report suggested its growth in the ACA marketplaces will be slower than expected.

HHS rescinds undocumented immigrant access to federal health benefits

By Noah Tong

The Trump administration is clamping down on undocumented immigrant access to many federal health programs, including Head Start and Title X grants.

Industry Voices—Can payers collaborate with providers to control care costs?

By Theresa Hush

The combination of clinical and claims data sources could illuminate why one patient’s procedure cost is higher than another, and allow organizations to explore the data to reveal underlying causes for patients' conditions.

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