The Healthcare Blog Awards for 2019
From the Affordable Care Act lawsuit to CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo, these are the companies, executives and movements that shaped U.S. healthcare this year.
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Merlo has a vision for the future of the industry, and he's leveraging all of the retail giant's many assets to try and get there. Read more ➔
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An unexpected ruling at the end of 2018 invalidating the ACA paved the way for even more uncertainty for the landmark law, following a decade of upheaval. The case is nearly certain to end up before the Supreme Court. Read more ➔
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The 51-hospital system, which traces its roots back to the 1850s, has maintained a stable ratings outlook amid industry headwinds, and pursued a number of tech partnerships this year to bolster its portfolio. Read more ➔
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Centene's blockbuster acquisition of WellCare doubled its Medicare Advantage footprint and positions the company to be the leader of government-sponsored plans. Read more ➔
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Depending on who you ask, e-prescribing giant Surescripts is either a groundbreaking tech that's improved medication safety and lowered costs for consumers, or a monopoly seeking to keep rivals out of the market. Read more ➔