Merck topped estimates and raised its profit forecast as cancer drug injection took off Quartz By: Cris Tolomia 29 October 2026 at 15:10 Adjusted profit forecast moves to $2.77 to $2.82 a share from $2.66 to $2.76 as Keytruda Qlex sales reach $830 million
Most Americans don't want AI deciding their medical care or insurance, survey says Quartz By: Cris Tolomia 29 October 2026 at 15:10 Pew Research Center found 5% of U.S. adults are open to AI deciding insurance claims on its own, and 3% for diagnoses
Medicare pilot encouraging AI for pre-approvals led to a big drop in services, study finds Quartz By: Cris Tolomia 29 October 2026 at 12:40 Epidural steroid injections fell 15% and other targeted services about 20% in six states, a JAMA study found
Eli Lilly raised its outlook for a third time this year thanks to soaring Zepbound sales Quartz By: Cris Tolomia 29 October 2026 at 12:30 Lilly's revenue guidance rises to $91 billion to $92 billion from $85 billion to $87 billion as quarterly sales climb 39%