Hard agree with "actionless figure" - I realize that LinkedIn is the only mostly-non political form of social media we…
Morning Headlines 1/24/17
Judge Blocks Aetna’s $37 Billion Deal for Humana
A federal judge has sided with the Justice Department in blocking the proposed $37 billion merger between Aetna and Humana on antitrust grounds.
Cybersecurity Framework Draft Version 1.1
NIST releases a draft update to its Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.
Drug industry unveils massive new campaign to counter criticism
A pharma industry lobbying group has launched a new ad campaign designed to move the industry past recent price gouging stories that have consumed media attention recently. The lobbying group’s president backhandedly calls out Martin Shkreli in describing the campaign as an effort to portray “Less hoodie, more lab coats” . In response, Shkreli publishes a list of price gouging activities that the pharmaceutical companies funding the campaign have engaged in.
CMS reports that 45 ACOs are now participating in its Next Generation model.
Well, that Pharma Skeletons was an interesting read. I like that Martin called his Pharma “buddies” out on the price gouging, but coming from him is pretty rich. Then I almost felt sad for Martin. He must be a very miserable person to be carrying around all of that resentment and venom.