After UnitedHealthcare (UNH) CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City last week, various health insurance companies removed executive bio pages from their corporate websites. NYPD investigators determined the shooting was a “pre-meditated, pre-planned, targeted attack” as the search for the perpetrator continues. The incident has sparked a conversation among Americans, who are voicing anger about their negative experiences with insurance companies and broader flaws in the American health care system. Oscar Health (OSCR) CEO Mark Bertolini speaks with Sheena Smith, Madison Mills, and Anjali Khemlani on Yahoo Finance's Catalyst and discusses the various frustrations Americans have…
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Seana Smith and Madison Mills analyze numerous market trends related to catalysts. Daniel Dicker, founder of Energy Word, shares his insights on current oil market dynamics. Anomaly CEO Mike Desjadon sheds light on the current state of the healthcare industry following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare (UNH) CEO Brian Thompson. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka details how retail companies are preparing for a potential trade war under the Trump administration. Yahoo Finance Senior Automotive Reporter Pras Subramanian talks about what drives inflation in the auto industry. Meanwhile, MotorTrend Group CEO and President Alex Wellen details the potential impact…
what's new This joint circular significantly eases China's restrictive policies on foreign investment in the medical field, and aims to promote the registration, sale, and production of related products, and once registered and approved, it can be used nationwide. become available for use. There are two main contents of the joint circular, in which China announced that it would allow the following: Fully foreign-funded hospitals will be established in several major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. Foreign-invested enterprises will be engaged in biotechnology, especially providing human stem cell and gene therapy services in the pilot free trade zone. These pilot…
In less than two months, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. President-elect Trump has already announced that he will nominate Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez Delemer to be the next Secretary of Labor. It remains to be seen whether the Trump DOL will continue the current administration's targeting of the healthcare industry. Indeed, under President Biden, the DOL has had a busy year with a focus on targeting the health care industry. The DOL issued more than a dozen press releases from Memorial Day to Labor Day alone related to settlements or judgments with…
Welcome to Health-e-Law. Shepard Mullin's podcast explores fascinating medical technology topics and trends of the day. This episode features Daniel Vlaby and Amanda Zablocki, partners at Shepard Mullin and co-chairs of the firm's Women's Healthcare Leadership Collaboration. (WHLC), join Sarah Shanti to talk about the importance of elevating women into leadership roles in healthcare. What we discussed in this episode: Women hold approximately 75% of entry-level positions in the healthcare industry. Approximately 32% of executive-level positions in the healthcare industry are held by women, with less than 5% held by women of color. What led you to found WHLC six…
The Trump administration and the 119th parliament are likely to save several trillion dollars in the next year. Medical expenses occupy a considerable part of obligatory expenditure, so it will be a major part of cost reduction efforts. At the top of the list is Medicade. Proposals can be in all scope, from changes in the tax rules of Medicade providers to qualification requirements, per capita, and labor requirements. Medicing is likely to be reduced. President Trump has not considered a reduction in media care benefits, but has been considering payment policies, such as neutral payment reforms, 340B reforms, and…
Recent US elections have had a major impact on the healthcare industry, urging industry leaders to reconsider strategies and daily work. At the annual “Healthcare Business” meeting of Miami Herbert Business School held on January 24, 2025, the influence of elections such as home care, hospital systems, payers, etc. Chart Chart A. I will move forward. The conference emphasized the need for collaboration, innovative solutions, and strategic leadership in addressing future issues. The speaker emphasizes the need for a collaboration for the entire healthcare spectrum to utilize the progress of technology, secure sustainable medical funds and deal with systematic issues…
The outlook for federal antitrust enforcement remains bleak at best due to uncertainty about the new federal HSR rules, merger guidelines, and whether existing enforcement measures are. However, the predictions for national antitrust enforcement are much clearer, especially in regards to the healthcare industry. State antitrust enforcement officials have played a more active role in recent years, and the antitrust division of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) is subject to potential anti-competitive conduct or business. They take the lead in investigating combinations. It can be seen at the state level. Given the local nature…
President's Day is a short week After the president's long weekend, the house will finish the session this week. The Senate is in session and focuses on the nomination and potential floor action for the budget resolution reported last week by the Senate Budget Committee. This week, the Senate's Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs will hold a hearing for Dan Bishop, who has been appointed deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. Healthcare could certainly be a topic raised at hearings. What we haven't seen yet this week is whether there are any additional steps towards…
Written by Colin A. Young | Statehouse News Service Recognizing Massachusetts' history while also looking to the future, Gov. Maura Healey evaluated the state's strengths and challenges in a speech Thursday night that focused on continuing past efforts rather than announcing new ones. At the beginning of his second State of the Union address, the governor referenced the events in Lexington and Concord 250 years ago this April that led to the American Revolution, saying, “It's time again for Massachusetts to lead the nation and the world.'' ” he declared. It is also an opportunity to “know our past, understand…