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    HHS reverses Biden-era tech reorganization, returns ONC name

    The Trump administration said the revamp, which reverses the HHS’ 2024 restructuring of its technology functions, will better coordinate AI, data and cybersecurity policy across the department.

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    Beyond accuracy: What “defensible coding” really means under today’s RADV scrutiny

    RADV scrutiny has moved from checking codes to investigating the processes that produce them.

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    Lilly’s AI commitment expands through deal with Insilico

    Eli Lilly is expanding its commitment to artificial intelligence-driven drug development, signing a deal with Hong Kong-based Insilico to develop and commercialize experimental drugs in preclinical development.

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    ACA premium spike funnels more consumers into high-deductible plans: CMS

    Average premiums for ACA plans increased 58% this year after more generous financial assistance expired, while enrollment in low-premium, high-deductible bronze plans jumped, according to new federal data.

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    Tech nonprofit sues CMS over Medicare AI prior authorization pilot

    The Electronic Frontier Foundation is seeking more information on the government’s agreements with participating vendors, along with records related to any evaluations on accuracy, bias or hallucinations in their technology.

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    Duke Health names familiar face as new CEO

    David Zaas will return to Duke Health as chief executive in May. Zaas served in various leadership roles at the health system for almost two decades.

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    Restoring balance to the No Surprises Act

    In response to an opinion piece from the American Hospital Association, Dr. Catherine Gaffigan, president of health solutions at Elevance, defends the company’s new facility administrative policy.

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    Justice Department sues NewYork-Presbyterian in second hospital antitrust case this year

    Federal regulators accused the health system of using its market power to force insurers into “all-or-nothing” contracts. The Justice Department filed a similar lawsuit against OhioHealth in February.

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    Stryker restores most manufacturing after cyberattack

    The medtech company has been working to restore manufacturing, ordering and shipping operations since it was hit by a cyberattack on March 11.

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    10M could lose Medicaid due to work requirements, more frequent eligibility checks: study

    Between 5 million and 10 million people could be disenrolled due to cuts to the safety-net insurance program, depending on states’ mitigation strategies, according to the analysis.

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    House Democrats accuse CMS official of misleading Congress under oath

    CMS Deputy Administrator Kimberly Brandt told Congress that the CMS couldn’t meet with Minnesota before cutting off Medicaid funding because of litigation. Democrats say her testimony made no sense.

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    CVS, FTC reach proposed settlement in insulin pricing case

    A settlement between CVS' pharmacy benefit manager and antitrust regulators would leave UnitedHealth as the sole holdout in high-profile suit.

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    1 in 3 adults use AI for health information: poll

    More than 40% of users said they upload personal health information like test results or doctor’s notes into AI tools, even as many adults are worried about data privacy, according to the poll by KFF.

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    Keep care accessible and affordable for patients

    Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, argues a new policy from Anthem creates an “impossible” mandate for independent physicians and hospitals.

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    Cigna Healthcare names new chief medical officer

    Dr. Stanley Crittenden will take up the post at Cigna’s health benefits division months after his predecessor became CMO of the entire organization.

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    Faith-based investor coalition sues UnitedHealth to force disclosure of M&A impacts

    The shareholders, members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, have been trying to get the healthcare juggernaut to share more information about its controversial business practices for more than a year.

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    Labcorp closes purchase of New York pathology reference lab assets

    The deal, which will see Labcorp run 12 patient service centers, is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to expand through acquisitions.

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    CommonSpirit, Humana reach new nationwide Medicare Advantage contract

    The new agreement will give Humana’s MA members access to CommonSpirit’s doctors and facilities for the next three years, and returns CommonSpirit to Humana’s networks in Colorado and Texas.

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    Cencora to buy EyeSouth’s retina business for $1.1B

    The proposed acquisition is Cencora’s latest push into retina services as the company looks to expand its specialty support business. Cencora doesn't expect the deal to close before the end of September.

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    Tracker

    Tracking healthcare data breaches

     A data breach at a dermatology management company exposed the information of more than 3 million people.

    Updated March 24, 2026
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    FTC creates healthcare task force

    The task force will share resources and coordinate enforcement across the Federal Trade Commission’s disparate bureaus to better address consumer protection and competition issues in healthcare.

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    CMS sets standards for electronic transfer of claims documentation

    The rule standardizes the electronic exchange of medical records and other documents requested by payers to support claims. It should cut out outdated methods like faxes and snail mail, the CMS said.

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    1 in 10 ACA enrollees dropped coverage after subsidy lapse: poll

    More than half of respondents said their healthcare expenses are “a lot higher” this year, according to the KFF survey. One in 10 reported dropping coverage and becoming uninsured.

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    CISA urges organizations to harden endpoint security following Stryker attack

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is coordinating with the FBI and other agencies amid concerns about additional threat activity involving Microsoft Intune.

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    Providence considering sale of health plan

    The Catholic nonprofit continues to search for new ways to cut costs, including a potential sale of Providence Health Plan, the company disclosed Thursday.

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    Hospitals’ financial performance off to a shaky start in 2026: report

    Rising bad debt and expenses challenged hospitals in January — and those pressures aren’t likely to abate, according to consultancy Kaufman Hall.