China is launching an 'unprecedented' crackdown on corruption in its health industry as economic woes pile up
China has launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign targeting its hospitals, pharmaceutical industry and insurance funds as it grapples with mounting economic challenges and long-standing public frustration about high costs in the behemoth healthcare sector.
2023-08-25 10:47
3M names Bryan Hanson as CEO of its health care business
(Reuters) -3M Co said on Tuesday that Bryan Hanson would be the chief executive officer of the healthcare company it
2023-08-22 21:48
A large health insurer is trying a new way to lower drug costs for millions of members
A major California health insurer is shaking up the prescription drug pricing system as it seeks to lower the cost of medication for its 4.8 million members.
2023-08-17 23:49
China drugmakers axe IPO plans as they face scrutiny in anti-graft drive
By Jason Xue and Tom Westbrook SHANGHAI A growing number of healthcare companies in China are shelving their
2023-08-11 14:55
US congressional panel probes FTC regulation of vision care insurance
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee said on Tuesday it has opened a
2023-08-09 06:18
VP Kamala Harris unveils proposed rule change to cut US childcare costs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced new steps to lower the cost of childcare for American
2023-07-12 02:59
The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling could hurt the job prospects for candidates of color
The Supreme Court's landmark decision shooting down affirmative action could hurt the college-to-career pipeline many companies lean on to diversify their ranks.
2023-06-30 18:26
US announces charges in $2.5 billion healthcare fraud takedown
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday announced federal and local criminal charges targeting
2023-06-29 01:18
Pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year
Pickleball, America's fastest-growing sport, is taking a toll on players' wrists, legs and shoulders. And it's especially popular with injury-prone seniors, which is driving up the cost burden.
2023-06-27 23:50
General Electric to sell over $2 billion stake in GE HealthCare
General Electric Co is offering 25 million of common stock, or over a $2 billion stake, in GE
2023-06-06 04:51
Japan unveils policy blueprint featuring childcare, no mention of funding
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan on Friday announced its mid-term economic policy framework, featuring Prime Minister
2023-05-26 20:58
KKR-backed Envision Healthcare files for bankruptcy
KKR & Co Inc-backed Envision Healthcare Corp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, it said in a
2023-05-15 16:49