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The Strategist: February 26, 2026

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Podcast | Strategy CatalystThe Strategist in Brief: February 26, 2026

This week's episode covers Humana's acquisition of MaxHealth, the Trump administration's antitrust appeal, the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, CMS's new ACCESS model rates, and CVS's new GLP-1 drug access service.

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Strategist | All-AccessTrump administration appeals after federal court strikes down Biden-era merger rule

If the decision stands, it would represent a major rollback of the agency’s increasingly vigorous approach to M&A oversight that began under former FTC Chair Lina Khan.

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Strategy CatalystGraphic of the Week: Trump's tariff options

The decision curtails the president’s ability to set tariffs at will, but the administration has vowed to continue pursuing its trade agenda using other legal authorities to set tariffs.

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystCMS unveils relatively low payment rates for new ACCESS model

Industry observers say the new voluntary model’s low rates compared to FFS Medicare might only work for participants that can generate substantial savings through the use of AI.

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystCVS launches virtual D2E program for GLP-1 access and cost containment

Employers are free to determine what share of the drugs’ cost they wish to subsidize on the employees’ behalf.

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystNews Flashes, Top Reads, and Numbers: February 26, 2026

A quick roundup of recent headlines, our top reads of the week, and numbers in the news.