Average cost per adjusted hospital discharge by region, weighted byarea wage index, 2004

The early results of trials for two injectable, investigational antiretroviral therapies, VH4524184 and VH4011499, have the potential for extended dosing intervals.

Featured in this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast is Paul Fronstin, director of health benefits research at EBRI, who shed light on the evolving landscape of health benefits with editors of Managed Healthcare Executive.

David M. Cordani, chairman and CEO of The Cigna Group, expressed that these moves were made to “build upon our strengths for continued growth, enhance our customer focus, and deliver even greater value for those we serve."

In this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast, Briana Contreras, an editor with MHE had the pleasure of meeting Loren McCaghy, director of consulting, health and consumer engagement and product insight at Accenture, to discuss the organization's latest report on U.S. consumers switching healthcare providers and insurance payers.

Lumicera Health Services, Navitus’ specialty pharmacy, has made a deal with Teva to offer an unbranded biosimilar that they estimate will save $112,000 and $336,000 per patient per year. Navitus will remove Stelara from formulary on July 1, 2025.

Gilead has reported results for a once-yearly intramuscular injection that show blood concentrations of lenacapavir exceeded those from the twice-yearly dosing.