Walgreens dumps Theranos tests in Arizona clinics

John Gregory | | Cardiovascular Business | Economics

In the wake of Theranos voiding two years of reports from its Edison blood testing devices, Walgreens has decided to terminate its partnership in lab testing at more than 40 Walgreens locations in Arizona.

The Wall Street Journal reported Walgreens officials became more convinced in recent weeks that Theranos would face stiff sanctions from CMS over deficiencies at its California lab.

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Walgreens Terminates Partnership With Blood-Testing Firm Theranos

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John Gregory, Senior Writer

John joined TriMed in 2016, focusing on healthcare policy and regulation. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago, he worked at FM News Chicago and Rivet News Radio, and worked on the state government and politics beat for the Illinois Radio Network. Outside of work, you may find him adding to his never-ending graphic novel collection.

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