Takeda's over-the-counter business is "well-positioned to grow its established brands in Japan and launch new and expanded product offerings."
The backlog in unaddressed care will cause a surge in demand that will hit the health care system quickly and inefficiently.
Judging by their apathy over fixing the health care cost problem, C-suiters apparently are comfortable the way things are, a health care executive says.
The disruptor of traditional orthodontic models is looking to raise $1.29B.
CFOs shepherd midsize companies through an era of transformation and upheaval.
With companies still pressured by rising health benefits costs, they must actively engage in taking advantage of systemic changes in the health care market.
The $54 billion deal is the latest move by an insurer to cut health care costs by bringing pharmacy benefits and medical claims under one roof.
The deal continues the health insurance giant's shift to patient care services as it tries to cut medical costs.
Employees can save money to pay for health care in retirement through health savings accounts, but they also need to be financially sound overall.
Performance metrics related to improvement or growth demonstrate the most positive relationships to shareholder return.
To drive shareholder returns in health care, CFOs should stress financial policies that build financial flexibility rather than leverage.
The fate of Obamacare is far from the only important thing to watch in the health-care arena this year.
