Doctors slam specialty cuts in 2026 Medicare pay proposal

Major physician groups and specialists commented in droves that regulators missed the mark on the Medicare physician fee schedule for next year.

CMS opens applications for Rural Health Transformation Fund

States have been anticipating more details about the program since July. Now, they will have until Nov. 5 to submit applications for a piece of the $50 billion pie.

Democrat governors urge Congress to extend ACA subsidies

Eighteen blue state governors are warning of a looming affordability cliff for millions of Americans if lawmakers allow generous financial assistance to lapse at the end of this year.

More than half of healthcare workers are considering taking new jobs next year: survey

Workers say they’re burnt out and feel unappreciated at work, according to a new survey from the Harris Poll.

AMA releases 2026 medical codes

The American Medical Association unveiled new CPT codes on Thursday amid signs that the Trump administration may reduce the lobby’s influence over the medical billing system.

A key CDC panel meets this week to discuss vaccines. Here’s what to know.

A two-day meeting could prove an inflection point in HHS Secretary Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul U.S. vaccine policy, as hand-picked advisers are set to vote on guidelines for measles, hepatitis B and COVID shots.

Masimo, Philips extend patient monitoring partnership

The companies’ multi-year agreement will integrate patient monitoring technologies and develop new tools, such as artificial intelligence algorithms, that could help improve patient care.

Only 5% of healthcare plastic gets recycled: report

Numerous interventions are needed to recycle more healthcare plastic, but the system is complex, according to a new report from Eunomia and Systemiq.

CVS changes healthcare delivery leadership

Jon Thiboutot, most recently the vice president of operations of CVS' MinuteClinic subsidiary, has been named the healthcare giant's president of retail health.

FTC warns healthcare companies about restrictive noncompete contracts

Chair Andrew Ferguson has sent letters to large healthcare employers and staffing firms asking them to review their employment contracts as the FTC pursues targeted enforcement of illegal noncompetes.

Kaiser Permanente to expand into Nevada through joint venture with Renown Health

The nonprofit giant plans to step into northern Nevada next year by partnering with regional system Renown. The deal includes a majority investment in Renown’s health plan, though financial terms were not disclosed.

Oracle to roll out AI features in patient portal

Patients can query the AI for plain-language explanations of diagnoses or lab results, as well as prepare for upcoming doctor visits and draft messages to providers.

Wyden urges FTC to investigate Microsoft over Ascension cyberattack

The influential senator argued the technology giant delivered “dangerous, insecure software” to the health system that contributed to a massive cyberattack last year.

Health benefit cost increases expected to hit 15-year high, Mercer warns

2026 will mark the fourth consecutive year of substantial health benefit cost growth, signaling “mounting pressure on employers’ healthcare budgets.”

CMS issues guidance on cuts to Medicaid state-directed payments

The guidance is meant to give states more time to meet requirements laid out in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 

340B incentivizes hospital-clinic M&A, drives higher health spending: CBO

The nonpartisan scorekeeper’s new report reinforces longstanding concerns about the 340B drug discount program, including that it incentivizes behaviors that increase health costs for federal and private payers.

Pacs Group CFO resigns amid allegations of improper conduct

The board of directors called for Derick Apt to resign amid allegations he improperly accepted a “series of high value” gifts.

Early Medicare Advantage stars data bodes well for UnitedHealth

The healthcare behemoth expects to have roughly 78% of its MA enrollees in plans rated four stars or higher, a key cutoff for valuable bonuses in the privatized Medicare program.

Hospital financial performance holds steady, but headwinds loom: report

Hospital finances have been generally strong this year, but the future is precarious as expenses rise, according to an analysis by Kaufman Hall.

Mayo Clinic to close 6 clinics, consolidate service lines

The nonprofit provider said low patient volumes and persistent staffing shortages motivated the decision.

Medicare Advantage penetration doesn’t translate to lower hospital margins: MedPAC

The findings throw cold water on allegations from hospital groups that MA plans contribute to shrinking margins.

AHA accuses drug companies of colluding to impose 340B rebate plans

The hospital lobby wants the Trump administration to investigate Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb, citing the suspicious timing of their 340B rebate proposals.

The Trump administration is overhauling healthcare policy. Follow the changes here.

The FDA said it’s sending letters to drugmakers demanding they take down or modify ads that don't comply with federal guidelines, out of concern consumers aren’t seeing a “fair balance” of risks and benefits in drug ads.

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FTC drops Biden-era noncompete ban but promises continued enforcement

Industries “plagued by thickets of noncompete agreements” will soon see warning letters from the agency, its chairman said Friday.

Judge allows Epic antitrust suit to move forward

A judge dismissed several claims brought by startup Particle Health against the EHR giant, but allowed some federal allegations to continue in court.