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Healthcare stocks dip on potential PBM legislation

Shares of US healthcare companies drop due to proposed legislation targeting pharmacy benefit managers, which aims to force them to divest their owned pharmacies.

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Health insurer stocks fall as WSJ says lawmakers set to break up pharmacy-benefit managers

Shares of health insurers fell as lawmakers prepare legislation to break up pharmacy-benefit managers, causing significant stock declines for companies like UnitedHealth and CVS Health.

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Pharmacy-benefit managers face potential breakup legislation - WSJ

CVS, Cigna, and UnitedHealth shares drop 5% amid bipartisan efforts to dismantle pharmacy-benefit managers, prompted by claims of market manipulation and rising drug prices.

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Walgreens in talks for a potential private-equity buyout

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Pharmacies prevail in appeal of $650-million opioid award in Ohio

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens aren't liable for an opioid epidemic, overturning a previous $650.9 million judgment from two counties.

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Americans face challenges as health insurance costs rise and delays mount

The article discusses struggles with U.S. healthcare, focusing on rising costs, claim denials, and patient experiences following the recent killing of a UnitedHealthcare executive.

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Street calls of the week

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Health insurer shares fall after UnitedHealth exec murder

UnitedHealth's stock declines after CEO Brian Thompson's fatal shooting, sparking social media backlash against health insurers over coverage frustrations and demands for changes in the industry.

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UnitedHealth shares drop amid executive's death and public backlash

UnitedHealth Group's shares fell 2.5% after executive Brian Thompson's murder, reflecting public anger at insurers over healthcare issues and driving scrutiny of the industry's practices.

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Healthcare industry rethinks risk after murder of UnitedHealth exec

Health insurers reassess executive security after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's targeted murder, prompting heightened security measures due to rising tensions and threats in the healthcare industry.