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    FDA exempts more wearable, AI features from oversight

    The regulator clarified the types of wellness features and clinical decision support tools that don’t fall under medical device oversight in a pair of new guidance documents.

    By Elise Reuter • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Top healthcare provider trends in 2026

    Health systems that address costs, workforce planning and portfolio strategy may be better positioned as reimbursement headwinds intensify this year.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Surprise Billing

    Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    Provider, telehealth groups urge Congress to make telehealth flexibilities permanent

    Piecemeal extensions of Medicare coverage for virtual services have impeded access to care, the American Medical Association argued. The policies could expire again on Jan. 30.

    By Emily Olsen • Jan. 7, 2026
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    CDC, following Trump’s orders, weakens US stance on childhood vaccinations

    In a drastic decision made outside of its typical review process, the agency declared it would recommend 11 childhood shots going forward, down from 17.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Ōura’s Ricky Bloomfield proposes new regulatory pathway for wearable health features

    The chief medical officer is interested in an easier path to market for health screening features in wearable devices.

    By Elise Reuter • Jan. 5, 2026
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    DEA, HHS extend telehealth controlled substance prescribing flexibilities for fourth time

    The extension, released shortly before the flexibilities were set to expire at the end of 2025, gives regulators more time to finish permanent policies, the agencies said.

    By Emily Olsen • Jan. 5, 2026
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    340B rebate pilot remains on hold in win for hospitals

    The First Circuit upheld a district court’s pause of the controversial pilot on Wednesday. It’s a setback for the Trump administration, which — urged by drugmakers — wants to reshape 340B’s payment structure.

    By • Updated Jan. 8, 2026
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    CMS distributes rural health funds for 2026

    States received an average of $200 million to expand rural care access. Texas received the most money, while New Jersey received the least.

    By • Jan. 5, 2026
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    Time’s up: Enhanced ACA subsidies expire

    The expanded tax credits are officially dead after lawmakers failed to secure an extension before the end-of-year deadline. There’s still a chance, though a small one, that they could come back in 2026.

    By • Jan. 1, 2026
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    Novo Nordisk’s weight loss pill approved by FDA

    The clearance kicks off the next phase of an escalating battle for control of the obesity drug market. 

    By Jonathan Gardner • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Trump administration nixes Biden-era health IT policies, including AI ‘model cards’

    The proposed rules would pare back government guardrails around health information technology software, including some put forward by the Biden administration.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    9 more drugmakers ink pricing deals with Trump

    President Trump said the agreements would significantly lower the prices of prescription medicines.

    By Kristin Jensen • Dec. 22, 2025
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    HHS seeks input on speeding AI adoption in clinical care

    The Trump administration has largely taken a deregulatory stance on artificial intelligence in a bid to avoid hampering the technology’s rollout.

    By Emily Olsen • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Trump administration proposes stronger insurer price transparency requirements

    The proposed rule aims to tamp down on unwieldy price data files and change how some prices are reported.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Medicare unveils successor to ACO REACH

    The value-based care pilot will be replaced by ACO LEAD, a new model that providers and analysts say seems to address many of the problems posed by its predecessor.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Trump administration moves to bar hospitals from providing youth gender-affirming care

    Under new proposed rules, hospitals would lose federal funding if they offer treatments including puberty blockers, hormone therapy or surgical procedures to minors. 

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    House passes Republican health bill without ACA subsidy extension

    The legislation makes no mention of the financial assistance, setting the subsidies up to lapse in just a few weeks.

    By Emily Olsen • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Lawmakers worry about new VA Oracle EHR rollouts

    Thirteen medical centers are scheduled to go live with the Oracle records system next year. But the embattled project hasn’t fully implemented most recommendations from the Government Accountability Office.

    By Emily Olsen • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Wyden pushes EHR vendors to adopt data privacy features

    The influential senator pressed 10 health IT and EHR firms to implement features that give patients more control over the flow of their health data.

    By Emily Olsen • Dec. 16, 2025
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    FDA gets mixed feedback on performance monitoring for AI

    Medtech industry groups said the FDA should use existing regulatory and quality tools to monitor performance, while medical groups said device manufacturers should be responsible for monitoring AI.

    By Elise Reuter • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Lawmakers say advanced nursing should count as a ‘professional degree’

    A bipartisan group of lawmakers are pushing back against new reforms from the Trump administration that would lower borrowing caps for advanced nursing degrees, arguing they would exacerbate an existing workforce shortage.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    FDA needs more staff, authority to oversee device recalls, watchdog finds

    “FDA's challenges — such as insufficient staffing — can create inefficiencies in the process and potentially put lives at risk,” the U.S. Government Accountability Office said.

    By Elise Reuter • Dec. 15, 2025
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    Texas sues Epic over alleged EHR monopoly

    The suit also accuses Epic of restricting parents’ access to children’s medical records. Epic called the complaint “flawed and misguided.”

    By Emily Olsen • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Senate rejects competing health bills, setting up ACA subsidy lapse

    The failure of both bills means enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans will likely expire at the end of the year. Healthcare groups urged lawmakers to extend the subsidies, noting premiums could skyrocket.

    By Emily Olsen • Dec. 11, 2025
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    Democrats’ ACA subsidy extension adds $83B to deficit, boosts insured: CBO

    The plan to extend the more generous financial assistance for three years is expected to go up for a vote in the Senate Thursday, alongside a Republican alternative that would replace the subsidies. 

    By Emily Olsen • Dec. 11, 2025