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  Trump’s $100K fee for H-1B visas struck down

  A federal judge ruled that the fee amounted to an unlawful tax on the visa program for highly skilled workers. Medical groups cheered the decision.

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  Why health plans are leaving surgical cost savings on the table

  Surgery avoidance isn’t enough. Outcomes optimization is critical to your cost of care efforts.

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  Cities sue to block ACA rule for increasing uninsured rate

  City leaders said the regulation risks undermining the Affordable Care Act exchanges and adding new costs for local governments. Now, they’re suing to overturn the rule.

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  Epic dismisses claims against SelfRx in medical record misuse lawsuit

  Epic is letting SelfRx off the hook in the high-profile lawsuit over patient records, after the chronic condition management firm denied requesting more than 100,000 files.

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  Over half of Medicaid enrollees say they’re unaware of upcoming work requirements

  Many enrollees don’t know they’ll need to report work, education or volunteer hours starting in less than six months in order to stay covered, according to a recent survey from the Health Management Academy.

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  Olympus’ Keith Boettiger on robotic GI surgery push

  Keith Boettiger, head of Olympus’ gastrointestinal solutions division, delves into the endoscopy leader’s robotics strategy.

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  Ascension closes AmSurg deal following FTC scrutiny

  Regulators cleared the nonprofit’s $3.9 billion AmSurg acquisition — but with conditions.

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  1 in 5 U.S. adults denied doctor-recommended care: Commonwealth Fund

  Americans are increasingly frustrated about being blocked off from care, which results in worse health outcomes and financial stress, per the new study. Still, insurers generally defend their claims review processes.

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  WVU Health System takes next step toward buying Independence Health

  An acquisition of Independence would further expand West Virginia University Health System into southwestern Pennsylvania.

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  More Americans own wearables, connected health devices: survey

  Many adults are sharing device data with providers too. But users are typically healthier and wealthier, suggesting people who could benefit the most from health monitoring are less likely to adopt the tools, according to Rock Health.

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  Consumers are less satisfied with their health plans: JD Power

  Rising costs are eroding Americans’ trust in their commercial plans despite an industry-wide push to increase consumer satisfaction, the analytics firm found.

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  Mayo’s latest AI bet: A frontier model with Microsoft

  The advanced model should support earlier and more accurate diagnoses and treatment planning, the companies said.

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  FTC requires Ascension divestitures in $3.9B AmSurg deal

  Ascension needs to sell seven surgery centers if it wants the deal to close, regulators said. Ascension, which is pursuing the AmSurg acquisition as part of a larger financial turnaround, said it was pleased with the compromise.

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  New Ardent Health CEO inherits growth ambitions

  Ardent elevated its former COO, Dave Caspers, to the top job as the Tennessee-based system grapples with its declining stock price.

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  Eli Lilly issues data sharing ultimatum to 340B hospitals

  Select hospitals have refused to share data to prove they’re not double-dipping drug discounts, Lilly said. Hospitals, which have until Monday to comply, are urging the government to intervene.

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  CMS releases Medicaid work requirements guidance for states

  The highly anticipated interim final rule weighs in on key issues for states hustling to operationalize work requirements before the 2027 deadline. But there’s still some gray area — and lots of critics.

  Updated June 2, 2026

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  AI adoption surges, but providers worry about deskilling

  Nearly three-quarters of clinicians said losing critical thinking or decision-making skills will be one of the greatest risks of adopting artificial intelligence, according to a survey by Wolters Kluwer Health.

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  CHS closes Arkansas hospital sale for $110M

  Missouri-based Freeman Health System’s acquisition of the facilities marks the nonprofit’s expansion into Arkansas.

  Updated June 2, 2026

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  Elevance again avoids Medicare Advantage sanctions, but threat remains

  The CMS pushed back sanctions until July 1 after Elevance made progress on fixing faulty data submissions for its privatized Medicare plans. But the company still has more to do, regulators said.

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  Massachusetts sues UnitedHealthcare for alleged Medicaid fraud

  The state claims UnitedHealthcare inflated the sickness of seniors enrolled in MassHealth managed care plans to reap at least $100 million in improper payments.

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  ‘A missed opportunity’: Payers lash out against surprise billing final rule

  A highly anticipated rule finalized Thursday meaningfully improves how insurers and providers settle disputes over out-of-network bills. But payers say it doesn’t go far enough to curb alleged provider abuse.

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  California attorney general sues over 23andMe data breach

  The attorney general said the civil penalties could add up to “multiple millions” if the suit is successful.

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  There are no ‘perfect decisions’ with healthcare: Virta Health CFO

  As CFOs confront rising healthcare costs, thinking hard about worker retention and where costs can be made more efficient is essential, Virta’s Manu Diwakar said.

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  Uninsurance rate holds flat in 2025: CDC

  The percentage of Americans without insurance last year remained relatively stable compared to 2024. However, more people are likely to lose coverage in the years to come due to healthcare spending cuts from the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

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  CHAI releases AI governance guidance for health systems

  The resources are meant to serve as a standard but flexible framework for health systems, regardless of their size or available resources, the industry group said.

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  Trump administration reforms surprise billing dispute resolution

  The industry has been waiting for regulators to finalize the rule amid snowballing concerns about how insurers and providers settle out-of-network claims. The regulation is aimed at making that process more efficient.

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