The Federal Trade Commission is refocusing and strengthening its policy of enforcing the federal ban on unfair methods of competition, the agency said by statement Thursday, and this could have ramifications on the healthcare industry. 

Those living with Type 2 diabetes say they deal with fear and stress when it comes to their condition, with expenses and mental hardships becoming almost as burdensome as the disease itself – which is fostering distrust in the healthcare system, according to findings from a new survey.

A Walgreens-backed primary care provider has just made a major acquisition. What are the details? We’ll take a look at that and other developments in this week’s Top Stories, including the risk of healthcare cybersecurity breaches, and a CDC warning about the rise of respiratory infections.