1. Cigna rolls out plan to fully cover expensive gene therapies
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2. CVS-Aetna deal gets final approval from judge Full story

3. Civica Rx says it isn't afraid of competition Full story

4. Hear Banner Health & Northwell Health best practices for formulary management during this upcoming webinar. 

5. Rutgers to close 3 on-campus pharmacies Full story

6.  CVS takes aim at 'hyperinflated' drug costs Full story

7. 5 Must Reads: 

• Your organization can become a driver of community wellness. Read this white paper to learn how. 
• 122 executive moves in 2019 Q2 to know. Click here to read the report.
• The healthcare industry experienced 365 data breaches in 2018. Read this white paper for a breakdown of cybersecurity trends. 
• Healthcare, the internet of things and blockchain — A realistic overview of the technologies changing patient care. Click here to read the white paper. 
• How VCU Health optimized nurse staffing and boosted financial performance. Click here to read the white paper. 

8. Patient dies after visit from suspicious man at Phoenix hospital Full story

9. Pharma industry must face conspiracy claims during opioid trial, judge rules Full story

10. More comprehensive drug monitoring programs could save Medicaid $155M Full story

11. How to overcome barriers to revenue cycle optimization. Hear from a health system CEO and health IT leaders during this webinar. 

12. Pharma's image 'never been lower,' Gallup poll finds
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