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April 16, 2025 Viktor Zarev 0 min read
  1. Measles cases could be underreported as outbreak swells in Texas. 
  2. CDC considers ending universal COVID vaccine recommendations.
  3. Humana suffers Medicare Advantage star ratings setback.
  4. UnitedHealthcare’s CEO wants to fix the company’s image. 
  5. Remote patient monitoring doesn’t always work. 
  6. Abbott to expand manufacturing to the U.S. following tariffs. 
  7. HHS layoffs could be illegal. 
  8. Trump plans to address the ‘pill penalty’ of drug pricing. 
  9. UnitedHealth will enter DOJ mediation over Amedisys deal. 
  10. Physician compensation up 3.6% in 2024, but not for all specialties.
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