Axios

Marijuana may offer medical benefits and isn't as risky as other tightly controlled substances, according to a new federal scientific review.

Why it matters: The review, posted Friday evening, provides insight on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recommendation that the Drug Enforcement Administration reclassify marijuana out of a category that includes heroin and LSD.

One side effect of the new RSV shots for older Americans: More are winding up getting other preventative tests and services during their vaccine appointments.

Driving the news: That tidbit came from UnitedHealth Group's year-end earnings report that showed use of medical services were up, prompting health insurer stocks to dip on Friday.

The health care industry is again grappling with how aggressively to push providers into payment arrangements that hold them financially accountable for delivering better and more efficient care after the debate was largely put on hold during the pandemic.

The big picture: A central question surrounding the long-running movement toward value-based care has been how quickly and broadly to require providers to participate in fixed-payment arrangements and other alternative models.