The 'Most Admired Companies' in healthcare, according to Fortune (Monday, February 6)

Fortune on Wednesday released its list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" in 2023, recognizing 34 healthcare companies — including several Advisory Board members.

CVS Health is close to acquiring Oak Street Health for $10.5B (Tuesday, February 7)

CVS Health is close to a deal to acquire primary care provider Oak Street Health for around $10.5 billion, marking the latest move among major healthcare stakeholders in acquiring primary care companies, the Wall Street Journal reports.

SOTU: Biden's biggest healthcare priorities (Wednesday, February 8)

President Joe Biden last week highlighted several healthcare priorities during his State of the Union address, including efforts to reduce drug costs, a universal cap on insulin prices, healthcare coverage, and more. Advisory Board's Tricia Taylor-Lyphout weighs in on the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the Medicaid cliff.

Menopause isn't 'just hot flashes and night sweats' (Thursday, February 9)

Writing for the New York Times Magazine, Susan Dominus explains why menopause treatments are "often overlooked" by doctors and outlines five things you need to know about menopause and hormone therapy.

COVID-19 roundup: New study sheds light on mask effectiveness (Friday, February 10)

A healthy lifestyle may reduce your risk of long COVID, no new coronavirus variants have emerged after China ended its strict zero-COVID policy, and more in this week's roundup of COVID-19 news.