Medicaid: What to Watch in 2026
At the start of 2026, many issues are at play that could affect Medicaid coverage, financing, and access to care....
Why Healthcare AI Needs Clinicians in the Loop Before It Meets Patients
AI in Medicine Is Getting Smarter, But Is It Getting Safer? AI models today can explain medical conditions, summarize guidelines,...
Federal agents kill ICU nurse in Minneapolis
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. A registered nurse was shot and killed Saturday morning in Minneapolis by federal...
Medicaid and Upcoming State Budget Debates
As states begin budget debates for state fiscal year (FY) 2027, many states are facing a more tenuous fiscal climate....
Why Blood Donation Still Saves Lives
In a world where artificial intelligence and lab-grown organs are readily available, blood is the only medically available resource that...
Layoff Tracker—Pomona Valley Hospital, Blue Cross of Idaho
Fierce Healthcare is tracking workforce changes across healthcare in 2026. Stick with this tracker for the latest updates, and reach...
How Has U.S. Spending on Health Care Changed Over Time?
This chart collection explores National Health Expenditure (NHE) data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including the...
Should You Consider Hormone Therapy?
Menopause is a natural phase in every woman’s life. Most women experience it between the ages of 45 and 55....
Congress proposes extensions for virtual care in funding bill
Medicare telehealth flexibilities and the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) program are teed up to receive multi-year extensions from...
Global Health Funding in the FY 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs (NSRP) Conference Bill & Explanatory Statement
On January 11, 2026, the Appropriations Committee released the FY 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs (NSRP)...
