Health Care Rounds

In this week’s episode, John reviews CVS’ move to expand its HealthHub stores to 1,500 by the end of 2021. HealthHub stores have expanded space for health-related products and larger health clinics with a lab for blood testing and screening. They also have a general wellness room used for yoga classes and educational events. We also have our first subscriber feedback, which addresses John’s editorial from last week on Novartis’ new gene therapy priced at $2.1 million. Briefs include: Supreme Court ruling on CMS payments to disproportionate-share hospitals. Partners canceling its agreement to acquire Care New England. Bon Secours Mercy Health selling its majority share in Ensemble Health. Connecticut’s withdrawal of a bill to offer a public health insurance option. About Darwin Research Group Darwin Research Group Inc. provides advanced market intelligence and in-depth customer insights to health care executives, with a strategic focus on health care delivery systems and the global shift toward value-based c