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US health spending spikes to $5.7T in 2025, though growth should moderate, CMS finds
Utilization — not cost growth — continues to accelerate spending, government actuaries said. Rising prescription drug spending, including on GLP-1s, is especially acute.
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Sponsored by MicrosoftA more connected approach for AI in healthcare
AI in healthcare is here. Learn how Dragon Copilot equips 100,000+ clinicians with tools that improve outcomes and streamline workflows.
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Patient messages to providers have skyrocketed, study finds
Between 2020 and 2025, patient-written messages increased 153%, according to the study in JAMA. But office visits also rose, suggesting messaging doesn’t replace in-person care.
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TrackerTracking healthcare data breaches
A data breach at a healthcare case and utilization management services vendor may have exposed the information of nearly 1.4 million people.
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Q&ABD’s Bilal Muhsin talks AI in connected care
Muhsin discussed BD’s new medication dispenser and how the medtech firm is trying to improve alert fatigue among clinicians.
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FDA drops Whoop warning letter over blood pressure feature
Whoop made changes to its blood pressure insights feature that satisfied the FDA’s requirements for wellness devices.
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Florida launches probe into CVS for alleged anticompetitive pharmacy practices
The investigation by Florida’s attorney general comes as states look to check pharmacy benefit managers for allegedly driving up drug costs.
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The $50B rural health transformation fund is pushing many hospitals to shrink
To avoid losing funding, many states are pursuing proven cost-saving strategies like downsizing inpatient care rather than untested approaches, some experts say.
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Democrats push for more data on Medicare AI prior authorization pilot
The letter to the CMS from Democrats is the latest salvo from lawmakers concerned that WISeR is delaying care to Medicare beneficiaries.
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Centene adds JPMorgan veteran to board
Incoming board member Lauren Tyler has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the finance world, which could help Centene navigate the challenging operating environment facing insurers.
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Hackensack Meridian Health, Hunterdon Health explore merger in New Jersey
No one’s going out of business without a merger, as both HMH and Hunterdon are on stable financial footing. But a combination will give the systems added heft to tussle with competitors, according to executives.
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HCA’s chief clinical officer to exit after 4 years
Dr. Michael Cuffe, who assumed the role in 2022, is leaving at the end of August.
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Hospitals irate after Eli Lilly follows through on 340B ultimatum
The drugmaker stopped paying 340B discounts to hospitals that didn’t comply with its new paperwork requirements late last week. Hospitals are urging HRSA to step in.
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MultiCare CEO to retire at end of 2026
Florence Chang, a long-time executive of the Washington-based nonprofit, will replace current CEO William Robertson on Jan. 1.
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HHS, responding to China’s rise, moves to fast-track early drug research
A series of newly planned reforms are designed to entice companies to start early trials in the U.S. rather than overseas.
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Health services M&A is active in 2026, but uncertainty slows volume: PwC
Buyers are being more selective amid heightened policy and reimbursement pressure in healthcare, according to the analysis. Still, deal value is up compared to the first half of 2025.
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CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage stars after Clover lawsuit loss, but not a freebie for plans
Regulators are locking in new 2026 stars for plans if they’re higher under the new methodology. But the recalculation basically results in no change to average star ratings unless you’re Clover, analysts say.
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PCMA sues to exempt PBMs from Illinois drug law
It’s the second major lawsuit the pharmacy benefit manager lobby has filed against a state law reforming the industry in recent weeks.
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Q&ACan certification help solve healthcare’s AI governance gap?
Joint Commission leaders explain how the standards group’s new AI certification is designed to work for everyone from major health systems to small rural clinics.
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Employers plan to shift more health costs to employees
Employers are considering raising premiums and increasing other forms of cost sharing as they grapple with stubbornly rising health costs, according to a new survey from Mercer.
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OhioHealth settles antitrust suit with the DOJ
OhioHealth has agreed to void problematic contracts with insurers and not seek such terms moving forward, the Justice Department said. The Ohio nonprofit continues to deny all wrongdoing.
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CBO asks for more No Surprises research
The No Surprises Act “might not have the effects that CBO anticipated,” the agency wrote in petitioning for more research into the 2020 law’s effect on healthcare prices and other trends. It’s a welcome development for payers.
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Lifepoint taps new COO
Aaron Lewis, who has served as CFO since 2024, takes on the role as the health system looks to expand its footprint and add new services.
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Fewer insurers participating in ACA marketplaces amid policy turmoil, KFF finds
The average number of issuers fell from a record high of 9.6 per state in 2025 to just nine this year, according to the health policy research group.
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Centene offers employee buyouts amid membership losses
Most of Centene’s 61,000 employees will be eligible to apply for voluntary separation. But the program doesn’t amount to a complete overhaul of the company, a spokesperson said.
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IRhythm discloses data stolen from third-party applications in cyberattack
The cardiac monitoring company said that a threat actor has demanded payment in exchange for not publicly releasing the stolen data.
