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Legislators say PBMs’ dual roles create conflicts of interest. Opponents of the law warn that it could lead to pharmacy closures, medication disruption, and increased costs.

First state bans PBM-owned pharmacies as policymakers look to regulate vertical integration

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National Nurses Week: Lawmakers aim to improve support as shortages projected to grow

Congress is considering legislation to support the constrained nursing workforce—even as potential funding cuts could exacerbate the insufficient pipeline.

Recent burst of discussion around autism may fuel advances in research

While autism has captured the attention of the public and researchers in varying degrees over the past couple of decades, misconceptions and misunderstandings persist.

Nonprofit hospital finances face market and tariff uncertainty

To effectively navigate market and tariff pressures, healthcare leaders will need to prioritize thoughtful scenario planning and cautious financial stewardship.

Oz confirmed as Trump Administration finalizes major Medicare Advantage boost

The rate increase comes alongside a revised risk adjustment model. The effects of these changes on the healthcare ecosystem remain to be seen, particularly on access and quality.

1 in 2 healthcare executives say they’ll leave within a year

The high churn rate may reflect executives reexamining their positions and career paths following pandemic crisis mode. But it could further destabilize workforce and organizational health.

Match Day 2025 hits record highs, even as new headwinds emerge

The unprecedented participation in Match Day 2025 reflects both opportunities for and challenges to building a resilient and equitable healthcare system for the future.

Contributors

Alexandra Schumm

Partner and Vice President of Research

Alex Schumm is a Partner and Vice President of Research at Chartis. Alex has 15 years of consulting experience in the areas of enterprise strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, partnership strategy, physician-hospital alignment, and network development.

Abigail Arnold

Associate Vice President of Research

Abigail Arnold is an Associate Vice President of Research with Chartis. She has experience in consulting and with many segments in the healthcare industry, including hospital systems, health plans, and pharmaceuticals.

Emily Nevarez

Research Manager

Emily Nevarez is a Research Manager at Chartis. Emily has over seven years of healthcare management consulting and applied research experience.

Meredith Deal

Senior Research Associate

Meredith Deal is a Senior Research Associate at Chartis. Meredith has over 6 years of research experience, 4 of which in the clinical setting. Meredith is a member of the Chartis Research Team, where she works on both internal and external research projects.

Floyd Pitts

Research Associate

Floyd Pitts is a Research Associate with Chartis. He has two years of healthcare research experience and has supported the firm through research projects including analyzing the performance of pediatric hospitals and documenting the activities of healthcare disruptors.