CMS nominee Dr. Oz says he supports Medicaid work requirements

Republicans are considering tying eligibility in the safety-net program to work, volunteer or education hours to meet spending targets.

By Emily Olsen • March 14, 2025

Navigating the 2024 proposed HIPAA security rule amendments

A new proposed rule aims to significantly amend the HIPAA security rule — these are the key updates to know.

By Steven W. Teppler and Carly Rothstein • March 14, 2025

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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

CMMI cancels 4 payment models early

The CMS estimates terminating the models will save nearly $750 million. The agency will also no longer implement two demonstrations that aimed to improve prescription drug affordability and access.

By Emily Olsen • March 13, 2025

Warren urges CMS nominee Dr. Oz to divest pharma and healthcare holdings

The senator said removing financial conflicts of interest would build confidence in Oz’s impartiality. The nominee's confirmation hearing is scheduled to be held on Friday.

By Susanna Vogel • March 13, 2025

Cigna reshuffles C-suite amid rising costs

Cigna promoted Brian Evanko to chief operating officer and named a new chief financial officer in his place, while Eric Palmer will be leaving the company as an apparent victim of the restructuring.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 13, 2025

Medicaid expansion cuts could hit provider revenue, spike uncompensated care: report

If states end their expansion programs in response to funding cuts, spending on healthcare services would fall by nearly $80 billion and uncompensated care costs would rise by $19 billion in 2026, according to new research.

By Emily Olsen • March 12, 2025

Lawmakers move to allow Medicare pay cut, drawing rebuke from physicians

The continuing resolution left in place a physician pay cut from Jan. 1, despite lobbyists’ hopes lawmakers would reverse it.

By Susanna Vogel • March 11, 2025

Trump administration proposes ACA program integrity rule that would decimate enrollment

The rule is like “making people crawl through broken glass” for health insurance, one expert said.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 11, 2025

Healthcare tackles AI oversight with no aid from Trump administration

The president’s deregulatory bent means more responsibility rests on the shoulders of healthcare stakeholders to get artificial intelligence right.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 10, 2025

VA to roll out Oracle EHR at 9 additional sites in 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs said it plans to complete all deployments of the Oracle electronic health record by as early as 2031. 

By Emily Olsen • March 10, 2025

Republicans can’t meet budget target without Medicaid cuts: CBO

Excluding large health insurance programs, spending under the House Energy and Commerce Committee's purview falls far short of the budget blueprint’s $880 billion goal for cuts.

By Emily Olsen • March 10, 2025

New FDA pulse oximetry guidelines could stall under Trump

The draft guidance addresses concerns that pulse oximeters are less accurate for people with dark skin tones. Experts raised concerns that it might not be finalized.

By Elise Reuter • March 10, 2025

Following FDA cuts, Trump nominee Makary vows ‘independent’ staff review

The Johns Hopkins surgeon highlighted rapid growth at the agency, but pledged key staff will have “all the resources they need to do their job well.”

By Jonathan Gardner • March 6, 2025

DOJ drops lawsuit seeking to protect emergency access to abortion in Idaho

The Justice Department dropped its Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act case against Idaho on Wednesday. However, one health system will continue the legal fight to preserve emergency abortions in the state.

By Susanna Vogel • March 6, 2025

The top 3 impacts of Trump’s health data purge

Interrupted access to health-related data has already led to worse outcomes and could undermine faith in the U.S. healthcare system, experts say.

By Michael Brady • March 6, 2025

Older, self-employed enrollees more likely to lose ACA subsidies if enhanced tax credits lapse: KFF

Beneficiaries who earn more than four times the federal poverty level wouldn’t be eligible for any subsidies on marketplace plans if the enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of the year.

By Emily Olsen • March 5, 2025

Loss of enhanced ACA subsidies could batter state economies: report

Overall employment could fall by 286,000 jobs next year if the enhanced premium tax credits lapse, including 130,000 lost roles in the healthcare sector.

By Emily Olsen • March 4, 2025

Trump administration policies could create headwinds across healthcare: Fitch

The credit ratings agency is most concerned about Medicaid cuts and how government layoffs will affect device approvals.

By Susanna Vogel • March 3, 2025

Federal Medicaid cuts could shift $44.3B in costs to expansion states

The 41 states that expanded Medicaid could be asked to spend 25% more to cover care costs if potential cuts are approved by Congress. Some states may cut the expansion program instead.

By Susanna Vogel • Feb. 27, 2025

Trump doubles down on price transparency in new executive order

President Donald Trump called upon three federal agencies to enforce a 2019 order requiring hospitals to post prices for services.

By Susanna Vogel • Feb. 27, 2025

Medicare Advantage growth slows as UnitedHealthcare nabs members, Humana sheds lives

The CMS released highly anticipated MA enrollment data on Tuesday that showed UnitedHealth further tightening its grip on the privatized Medicare market.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Feb. 26, 2025

Lawmakers call for updated VA Oracle EHR cost estimate

Government watchdogs say older projections don’t include the many changes to the program in recent years.

By Emily Olsen • Feb. 26, 2025

House Republicans pass budget blueprint that could spell Medicaid cuts

Although the budget resolution does not mention Medicaid specifically, lawmakers would be hard pressed to find enough cuts to meet an $880 billion target without touching federal healthcare programs.

By Sydney Halleman • Feb. 26, 2025

‘Fear and uncertainty’: Biotech investors warn of impact from NIH research cuts

The Trump administration’s plans to reduce NIH grant funding could have long-term consequences for the U.S. drug industry, investors said.

By Gwendolyn Wu • Feb. 25, 2025

FDA brings back some fired device staff

An industry source said “most, if not all” of the people at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health who were recently dismissed are now being asked to return.

By Elise Reuter • Feb. 24, 2025