PBMs made billions marking up specialty drugs by more than 1,000 percent: FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its second interim report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) on Tuesday, finding that large industry intermediaries have increased their numbers through vertical integration, industry dominance, and increased prices for specialty drugs. He said it has generated billions of dollars in revenue. This report specifically focuses on the business practices […]
A new generation begins in 2025, marking the end of Gen Alpha
(WJET/WFXP) — As we head into the new year, we also meet a new generation: Generation Beta. you are probably familiar with generation Generations that existed before this one: Greatest Generation (approximately 1900-1924), Silent Generation (1925-1945), Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1979), Millennials ( 1980-1994), Generation Z (1995-2012), and Generation Alpha. The start of 2025 […]
Illinois cop Allan Reddins killed by violent career criminal — marking department’s first on-duty death in 86 years: police
On Friday, an Illinois State Police detective was shot and killed by a violent career criminal, marking the first on-duty death in the sleepy village of Oak Park in 86 years. Oak Park Police Detective Alan Reddins, 40, responded with other officers to a call about an armed man coming out of a bank where […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $1.7B weekly inflows, marking six-week streak – Cointelegraph
Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) continues its upward momentum, continuing its strong week as the crypto market soars. The Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF recorded net inflows of $1.67 billion during the trading week of November 11-15, marking its sixth consecutive week of positive flows. According to Convert data from crypto tracking platform SoSoValue. BlackRock's […]
Gas prices slump, marking possible good news for Harris
Crude oil prices hit a three-year low this week, a milestone that comes after gasoline prices have fallen for six consecutive weeks. The decline has little to do with direct intervention by the Biden administration and is largely the result of a confluence of economic factors, but it could provide a positive headwind for VP […]