For decades, Americans have spent more on prescription drugs than people in other countries. The Biden Administration has been involved in ongoing efforts to stem this trend, making prescription drugs more affordable to both improve public health and provide economic relief to Americans. Two new reports highlight the pervasiveness of the cost trend.

This is a “golden age of digital health,” according to Daniel Otzoy, digital health technical advisor at John Snow, Inc.

Optum and Change Healthcare officially merged today. Change filed a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission today in connection with the closing, in accordance with the January 5 merger agreement. WHY THIS MATTERS