Proposed CMS rule would set prior auth deadlines for drugs
The Trump administration has issued a proposed rule that aims to significantly overhaul prior authorization for pharmaceuticals. Through the Interoperability...
Domestic HIV Funding in the White House FY2027 Budget Request
President Trump’s FY 2027 budget request, the second of his second term, was released on April 3, 2026, and proposes...
CMS proposes 2.4% hospital pay increase, mandatory model rollout
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a 2.4% payment rate bump for inpatient services for fiscal year...
OBBBA readiness: Tackling OBBBA’s front-end fallout
At A Glance Sweeping changes to healthcare coverage and reimbursement under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are set...
Key Facts about the Uninsured Population
How many people are uninsured? For the first time since 2019, the number of people without health coverage and the...
Satisfaction with payer apps improves with familiarity: JD Power
Consumer experiences with insurers’ digital platforms improve as they become more familiar with the tools, and supporting uptake offers a...
Data accuracy in healthcare: Why it matters for claims
At A Glance Experian Health’s new denial management survey shows that preventable errors at registration continue to drive denials, making...
Measles Elimination Status: What It Is and How the U.S. Could Lose It
Originally published in July 2025, this policy watch has been updated in April 2026 to reflect additional developments and updated...
What You Need to Know Right Now
A new COVID-19 variant named Cicada is making the rounds, and it’s got scientists paying close attention. Just like its...
Ambience Healthcare launches AI copilot for nurses
Ambience Healthcare rolled out Chart Chat for Nursing, touting it as the first electronic health record-integrated artificial intelligence conversational tool...
