AMA Calls on Congress to Improve Safeguards for AI Mental Health Chatbots
The American Medical Association is urging Congress to add safeguards for AI mental health chatbots amid safety concerns, while noting their potential to expand access.
The Quiet Revolution Comes Full Circle: How CMS ACCESS Validates Safety-Net Innovation
While other areas of healthcare have been star-struck by sophisticated AI and massive infrastructure investments, safety net entities have found that the answer is much simpler. Better managing chronic conditions across populations simply requires the right connection at the right time.
The Hidden Administrative Tasks Draining Small Practices
Small practices play a critical role in healthcare delivery, but they cannot continue to absorb ever-increasing administrative demands without consequences.
How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace
At the Medicarians Conference, Ricardo Carcas, assistant special agent in charge of the Office of Investigations, discussed cases of fraud in the ACA and how the DOJ is combatting it.
Policy Expert Believes CMS is Taking “Adversial Posture” to Medicare Advantage
A consultant who has analyzed healthcare policy over many decades declares that MA is in the middle of a fundamental reset both in terms of market headwinds and federal scrutiny.
OSHA’s Evolving Approach to Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare
OSHA and NIOSH recommend that all hospitals develop comprehensive violence prevention programs. Here are some action items that provide a framework for building a legally defensible program.
Strengthening Social Security in a Changing World
The future of social security depends on the strength of our collaboration and our unwavering commitment to the people we serve. The challenges are significant, but so are the opportunities for innovation.
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Inside an Automated Healthcare Practice: Redesigning Care Around People, Not Paperwork
By reducing administrative burden and redesigning workflows around human needs, it creates space for what matters most: connection between clinicians and patients.
New Bill Seeks to Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs
Rep. Greg Murphy introduced a bill that would require out-of-pocket prescription drug spending to count toward patients’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums regardless of where the drugs are purchased.
‘A Significant Assault on Our Health’: Healthcare Policy Leaders Condemn Trump’s Budget Proposal
President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget proposes deep healthcare cuts, raising concerns about harm to patients and research.
It’s Time to Put Guardrails on GLP-1 Compounding
Consumers are inundated with false information circulating online about GLP-1 medicines, which causes confusion and can lead to potentially serious health problems resulting from dosing errors and adverse reactions to ingredients in compounded GLP-1 products.
Join the Fight Against Chronic Pain: It’s Time for Breakthrough Legislation in Congress
Over the past 15 years, financial and administrative barriers – most notably step therapy mandates and prior authorization requirements – have repeatedly forced patients through suboptimal or ineffective treatments before they can try another therapy, have tied the hands of healthcare professionals and patients alike. Now there's a possible solution.
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Survey on the Healthcare Financial Landscape Offers a Roadmap for Stakeholders
Zelis highlights how employers, payers, and consumers are integrating digital tools to manage healthcare costs.
The Algorithm Won’t Hold Your Mother’s Hand
An algorithm can flag an irregular heartbeat. But it cannot notice that Tom hasn't mentioned his late wife in two weeks, or that he's wearing the same shirt for the fourth day running. Those observations require a person in the room, not a sensor on the wall.
Why 131 Hospitals Are Suing HHS Over Alleged Underpayment
A group of 131 hospitals has sued HHS over a CMS policy they say improperly reduces Medicare disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments. The lawsuit is the latest in a decade-long legal battle over how the agency counts patient days and calculates payments for safety net hospitals.
Debunked Episode 25: Sutter Health’s Allina Health Acquisition Strategy, a Deep Dive on Doctronic
In the latest episode of the Debunked podcast, MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar and Samir Batra, Managing Partner of Health Innovation Pitch, discussed recent M&A deals and how bots can be manipulated.
Rural America Doesn’t Need Another Framework … It Needs Care by September 2026
Sixty million rural Americans aren’t asking for another strategic framework. They’re asking for care — accessible, affordable, and delivered with dignity.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
March has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, Flare Capital Partners, SCAN Group and Advocate Health named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including Oracle, Takeda and Blue Shield of California.