How The Expiration Of ACA Tax Credits Will Impact Commercial Insurance, Per A Cigna Exec
The expiration of ACA tax credits could drive up premiums across marketplace and commercial insurance plans, a Cigna executive warned.
Phony Bank Account Change Requests: A Growing Threat For Healthcare Finance Leaders
Phony bank account change requests aren’t just another check box on a fraud prevention list – they’re one of the most immediate and dangerous threats facing healthcare AP teams today.
3 Ways Lawyers Are Finding New Efficiencies With AI
Those who’ve adopted legal-specific systems are seeing big benefits.
7 HLTH Announcements You Don’t Want To Miss
This list features short summaries for seven of the conference’s most notable announcements.
Is Optum Real For Real?
Providers increasingly accuse payers of delaying and denying reimbursement for claims. Now, UnitedHealth Group's Optum subsidiary is hoping to change the dynamic through what they claim is a real-time claims management program leveraging tech.
CMS’ New $50B Rural Health Fund — Is It Just Another Band-Aid?
CMS’ new $50 billion rural health fund seeks to help rural providers sustain care in their communities over the next five years. However, experts believe the program will not be enough to stabilize the finances of rural hospitals.
Ex-Cano Health CEO On Trial Amid $72M Fraud Claims
The CEO is facing a jury trial over allegations that he fraudulently enriched himself and his family while managing the senior-focused primary care company.
Stand With Survivors: Legal Tools To Make A Real Difference This DVAM
Enhance your legal skills to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.
Dr. Oz Says The Medicaid Program Is Complicit In ‘Legalized Money Laundering’
He said CMS is shifting its fraud strategy to follow the flow of money rather than just individual offenders in an effort to ensure health dollars are used for legitimate care.
Another Major Strike At Kaiser Permanente: What’s At Stake This Time
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers in California and Hawaii have gone on strike, demanding safer staffing levels and higher pay.
As Insurers Drop GLP-1 Coverage, Advocates Search For A Hero In Obesity
Insurers are cutting coverage for costly GLP-1 weight loss drugs, sparking backlash from advocates who say they're vital for treating obesity.
Why Healthcare Leaders Are Worried About The New H-1B Visa Fee
Experts warn that the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications could worsen healthcare’s workforce crisis and slow the pace of healthcare innovation.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
How Are Healthcare Leaders Tackling Automation Bias?
At MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference, healthcare experts explored strategies to mitigate automation bias — emphasizing the importance of vendor responsibility, use case-specific governance, and clinician engagement.
FDA Pilot Program Creates New Path For Faster Regulatory Review Of Generic Drugs
The FDA will provide faster regulatory review of generic drugs that are tested in and manufactured in the U.S. using domestically sourced active pharmaceutical ingredients.
How Healthcare Leaders Are Reacting To The Government Shutdown
The government shutdown is drawing backlash from healthcare leaders over its potential to disrupt ACA subsidies, Medicare telehealth access, and programs like SNAP.
Debunked: A Look At H-1B Visas In Healthcare, M&A Deals For Bitcoin & More
We also discuss whether bitcoin will play a greater role in healthcare deals and the Trump administration's mixed messages on autism and Tylenol.
Pfizer Reaches Deal On Most-Favored Nation Drug Pricing; Other Pharmas Expected To Follow
Newly launched Pfizer drugs will be priced at parity to prices in comparable developed nations, according to the most-favored nation pricing agreement.