Lawmakers reintroduce bill barring PBMs from owning pharmacies
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in both chambers of Congress has reintroduced a bill aimed at barring companies from owning...
Experian Health’s Patient Access Curator earns strong early feedback in 2026 KLAS First Look report
At A Glance KLAS First Look findings show strong early performance for Experian Health’s Patient Access Curator, with all interviewed...
Medicaid Mental Health and Substance Use: Expansion Trends and the Fiscal Pressure Ahead
Medicaid is a major source of financing for mental health and substance use disorder care. It covers nearly one-third of...
UC Health workers prepare for launch system-wide strike
Less than two days away from deadline, tens of thousands of University of California workers show little interest in calling...
When Minutes Matter, What Is AI’s Role?
Transcript AI Usage Disclosure: This transcript was created with assistance from AI tools. It was reviewed and edited by KFF Staff. Chip Kahn: In...
Kaiser’s slimmed Q1 operating margin offset by investment gains
Kaiser Permanente’s first-quarter operating performance took a step back in 2026 compared to the year prior, though investments and other...
Regulation of AI in Prior Authorization and Claims Review: A Look at Federal and State Consumer Protections
Federal Regulation and Oversight of AI Few federal standards apply specifically to the use of AI in the prior authorization...
Do Longer Lives Come With a Cognitive Cost
GLP-1 medicines are widely used to manage diabetes and support weight loss. Now, researchers are also exploring how these drugs...
AI-augmented behavioral provider Theris launches from stealth
Theris, an AI-powered behavioral health provider, has launched out of stealth with an update to its platform. The startup, founded...
A Look at the GENEROUS Model and Factors That Could Impact Medicaid Drug Costs
While spending on prescription drugs accounts for a relatively small share of overall Medicaid spending, Medicaid drug spending has grown...
