RFK Jr. Overhauls USPSTF Leadership: 5 Things to Know
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force this week, completing the 16-seat panel amid ongoing tension over its leadership.
Patient Group Sues AMA, Says the Org Shouldn’t Be Charging for CPT Codes
PatientRightsAdvocate.org sued the American Medical Association this week, arguing the trade group has no valid copyright over the CPT codes that providers must use to bill for care. It follows a public letter Senator Bill Cassidy sent to the AMA last year accusing it of "abus[ing] [its] government-backed monopoly by charging exorbitant fees to anyone using the CPT code set."
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From Blind Spots to Better Outcomes: How SNF Data Transparency Strengthens LTSS
What if health plans could identify member decline before an avoidable hospitalization occurs? Real-time clinical visibility into long-stay SNF members uncovers risk earlier and drives better outcomes.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
June has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For instance, the American Medical Association, CMS and R1 RCM named new executives. There were also layoffs at organizations including ADC Therapeutics, Equip and UPMC.
Providers Sound Alarm After RFK Jr. Fires Top USPSTF Leaders
Healthcare providers and researchers are warning that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s firing of two USPSTF vice chairs could politicize one of the nation’s most influential preventive care panels.
Only 33% of Physicians Believe Health Plans’ Prior Auth Commitments Will Make a Difference
A new American Medical Association survey found that most physicians remain skeptical that insurers’ recent prior authorization reform commitments will meaningfully reduce delays, administrative burdens or patient harm.
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.
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Closing the Quality-Affordability Gap in Workplace Mental Health
In an interview, Kyan Health Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Konstantin Struck discussed how Kyan gives mid-market and enterprise employers access to premium workforce mental healthcare, at a price point that is affordable.
7 HLTH Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss
As always, this year's HLTH conference brought a slew of announcements — from product launches to funding rounds to new partnerships. This list features short summaries for seven of the conference’s most notable announcements.
AMA Unveils Center for Digital Health and AI to Elevate Physician Voice in Tech
The AMA has launched a new Center for Digital Health and AI to ensure physicians are actively involved in shaping how emerging technologies are integrated into healthcare.
Healthcare Experts Slam Florida’s Plan to End Vaccine Mandates
Florida plans to end all vaccine mandates, drawing sharp criticism from health experts who warn it threatens public health and could lead to preventable disease outbreaks.
Workload Up, Payment Down: The Growing Strain on Independent Practices
Physicians are facing rising workloads, shrinking support staff and declining reimbursement — resulting in a burnout crisis and threatening the sustainability of independent practices. Experts say urgent Medicare payment reforms are needed to prevent further consolidation, as well as preserve access to care.
Where Will AI Deployment Benefit Payers the Most?
We are taking a look at how health insurers are using AI, defining success, and managing cybersecurity risks. Give us your opinions by completing our brief, anonymous survey.
New AMA Report Highlights Lack of Competition in PBM Market
In a new analysis, the American Medical Association detailed the lack of competition among pharmacy benefit managers and their high level of vertical integration with insurers.
More Than 50 Health Plans Commit to Simplifying Prior Authorization
Several insurers, such as UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna, pledged to improve prior authorization. These changes include streamlining decision timelines and increasing transparency.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
May has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, the American Medical Association and TigerConnect named new CEOs, and Google and UnitedHealth Group have seen key executives leave their roles. There were also layoffs at organizations including Devoted Health and New York-Presbyterian.
Why One Leader Is Calling Out Insurers’ Inaction on Prior Authorization
The current prior authorization process in U.S. healthcare constitutes a crisis, according to Jesse Ehrenfeld, immediate past president of the American Medical Association. Prior authorization is wasting clinicians’ time, delaying care and deepening public distrust — yet, payers show little urgency in fixing this problem, he said.
3 Rules Health Systems Are Living By in 2025
Healthcare experts shared key principles that are guiding health system strategy during a panel at MedCity News’ INVEST conference. These leaders believe in flexible, patient-centered engagement strategies, emphasize clinical value as the benchmark for adopting technology, and champion collaboration to scale solutions that deliver proven results.