Feb 03, 2023
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Top Stories: Lawmakers introduce bills seeking to halt VA EHR modernization; Cigna files suit against CVS
Rosendale has harshly criticized the VA's new EHR since 2021, citing operational inadequacies and implementation struggles.
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A House bill would put a stop to VA EHR modernization. What's the objection? We'll delve deeper into that and other issues in this week's Top Stories, including Cigna's lawsuit against CVS Health, and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company's latest partnership.
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In this episode:
- House bill would put a stop to VA EHR modernization
- Cigna sues CVS, ex-pharmacy head over noncompete clause
- Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company partners with digital cancer care tool
Talking points:
- Republican Representative Matt Rosendale of Montana has harshly criticized the VA's new EHR since 2021, citing operational inadequacies and implementation struggles, as well as the expense of government funding.
- A separate bill from Republican Representative Mike Bost of Illinois would only allow additional VA EHR rollouts planned for 2023 with certification that improvements were made.
- Cigna has filed a lawsuit against CVS Health and Amy Bricker, who until recently served as head of Express Scripts, Cigna's pharmacy benefit manager subsidiary.
- Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company is partnering with cancer care support company OncoPower to offer prescription drugs at a decreased cost via a platform dubbed Medication Savings Suite.
Twitter: @JELagasse
Email the writer: Jeff.Lagasse@himssmedia.com
