Why Catching Up on Vaccines Matters
As schools open, some children are returning to class without full vaccine protection, putting themselves and others at risk. Gaps...
KFF analysis finds a median ACA premium hike of 18% for 2026
Health insurers are seeking steep premium increases on the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges next year, according to a new analysis...
Prior Authorization Process Policies in Medicaid Managed Care: Findings from a Survey of State Medicaid Programs
Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) deliver care to three-quarters of all Medicaid enrollees nationally. MCOs often require patients to obtain approval...
Ascension launches new institute to vet, deploy innovations
Ascension is taking a more intentional approach to innovations with a new unit dedicated to exploring, vetting and deploying tech...
Minors’ Ability to Consent to Contraception and Abortion Services
This brief was updated on August 8, 2025 to correct the number of states that allow and prohibit minors to...
A Silent Threat to Your Heart, Muscles, and Mood
A sedentary lifestyle can be more harmful than it seems. Spending most of your day sitting, whether at a desk,...
Altman touts benefit of GPT-5 for healthcare
OpenAI released its most advanced reasoning model, GPT-5, which it touts as its most useful model for healthcare. The application...
Claims management 101: A comprehensive guide to streamlining healthcare billing
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Survey data shows that healthcare providers find it harder to secure reimbursement for their services. Automation, staff training...
How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2026
A new analysis of initial rate filings for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans submitted by 312 insurers in all...
Surprising Benefits of a Fiber-Rich Diet
Fiber is the part of plant-based foods that your body can’t digest, and that’s exactly what makes it so useful....
