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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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Sponsored by AMPSThe evolution of healthcare cost management demands a new approach
The future of healthcare savings won’t come from bigger discounts—it will come from better alignment, accountability, and member experience.
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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.
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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.
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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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Surprise BillingTrump 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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UHS, George Washington University ink deal to stabilize struggling physician group
UHS will establish a new nonprofit to absorb financial responsibility of GW University’s debt-ridden physician practice group. Executives said the deal should help maintain clinical operations in the D.C. region.
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Amazon taps Amwell co-founder to lead health business
Dr. Roy Schoenberg, who founded the telehealth company Amwell with his brother two decades ago, will become the new head of Amazon’s healthcare unit on July 1.
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Judge dismisses BCBS Texas’ surprise billing lawsuit against HaloMD
It’s the fourth federal court in six weeks to reject insurer attempts to relitigate No Surprises determinations, HaloMD said. The dismissals have thrown cold water on insurers’ efforts to contest alleged profiteering.
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Teladoc adds virtual care services to Walmart digital health platform
Customers using Walmart’s Better Care Services can now access Teladoc’s virtual care products, including urgent care, dermatology and nutrition support.
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CVS obesity drug deal puts Lilly on equal footing with Novo
The agreement includes Lilly’s new pill Foundayo and restores coverage for Zepbound, erasing what had been a commercial edge for rival Novo Nordisk.
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Cencora nabs ex-CVS exec as new CFO
Eva Boratto, who spent more than a decade at CVS in a variety of finance roles, will join the drug distributor later this summer, Cencora announced Wednesday.
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CVS sues to challenge new Tennessee PBM-pharmacy breakup law
The law, which would prohibit PBM conglomerates from owning or operating pharmacies, illegally boots out-of-state companies from Tennessee’s pharmacy market, CVS argued in a suit filed Friday.
