N.C. Health Plan Sparks 2028 Bidding War Over Aetna And CVS Contracts
The State Health Plan says it will not extend Aetna or CVS Caremark deals and will instead solicit bids for new TPA and PBM contracts tied to a Jan. 1, 2028 start. The move could reshape drug negotiations and provider networks for roughly 750,000 members.
Duke Scientists Spot Tiny Eye ‘Cleanup Crew’ That Keeps Pressure In Check
Duke researchers found that resident immune cells in the eye’s drainage tissues clear debris and help control pressure; removing them in mice raised intraocular pressure. The work, published in Immunity, points to a new target for glaucoma therapies.












