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Innovation
Who's Making the Tough Decisions on Healthcare Technology and Transformation?
An evolving healthcare landscape means the CIO's role is changing. A new HealthLeaders Exchange will take a look at this...
Payer
'MAGA' Backers Like Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' — Until They Learn of Health Consequences
Polling shows that party affiliation affects how most of the public views the bill.
Payer
Four Ways Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Would Undermine Access to Obamacare
Millions of people might drop or lose coverage by 2034 as a result, according to the nonpartisan CBO.
Payer
What Are 'Improper' Medicaid Payments, and Are They as High as a Trump Official Said?
"One out of every $5 or $6 in Medicaid [payments] is improper," said Russell Vought in an interview on CNN?s...
CEO
Ballad Health's Hospital Monopoly Underperformed. Then TN Lowered the Bar.
The monopoly can now be considered a 'clear and convincing' benefit to the public with performance that would earn a...
Payer
How the Trump Administration Aims to Slash Healthcare Spending
One thing experts from a wide range of fields agree on: The damage will be varied and immense.
Payer
Trump's DOJ Accuses Medicare Advantage Insurers of Paying 'Kickbacks' for Primo Customers
DOJ alleges insurers labeled payments as 'marketing' or 'sponsorship' fees to get around rules that set caps on broker commissions.
Payer
The Firm Running Georgia's Struggling Medicaid Experiment Was Also Paid Millions to Sell It to the Public
Deloitte Consulting is taking in tens of millions in tax dollars to build, manage and market Georgia's Medicaid work requirement...
Payer
The Patient Expected a Free Checkup. The Bill Was $1,430.
Not all services that may be provided as part of an annual physical are paid for by insurance as preventive...
Revenue Cycle
Podcast: Winning a two-year fight over a bogus bill
In July 2022, "An Arm and a Leg" listener Meagan experienced a bout of vertigo that landed her in the...
CMO
A Chicago Hospital Bows to Federal Pressure on Trans Care for Teens
Lurie Children's paused gender-affirming surgeries for people younger than 19 in the wake of an executive order from Trump.
Payer
Hospitals' Lobbying Frustrates MT Lawmakers Who Sought to Boost Oversight
The state hospital lobbyists' political pull has stymied conservative lawmakers.