Field Reports
Centene waives prior authorization for top providers
Centene waives prior authorization for top providers based on performance and compliance criteria, affecting over 160,000 providers.
Alignment sues CMS over 2027 Medicare star ratings
Alignment Healthcare is suing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) over its 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings, which fell from…
Medicare cuts payments for 80% of hospitals
Medicare penalizes more hospitals for readmissions as the latest fiscal-year data show that 80% of facilities, 2,334 hospitals, will have their Medicare.
Teladoc Launches AI Tools to Streamline Hospital Operations
Teladoc introduces AI tools to streamline hospital operations, including contactless vital sign monitoring and AI scribing for clinical encounters.
Utah approves three AI health pilots
Utah AI health pilots have been approved, expanding a program that may let AI systems issue prescriptions and care plans without direct…
Obesity Drug Trial Results Disappoint Amid Lilly, Novo Competition
Boehringer Ingelheim's obesity drug trial results show a 13.1% weight loss, a disappointing outcome in the competitive market dominated by Eli Lilly…
AI Genome Analysis Finds Key Medical Data But Lacks Standards
An AI genome analysis in 30 minutes replicates key findings but lacks standards for incomplete data. Explore the gaps in medical technology…
Trump administration blocks nearly $1B in domestic spending
The Trump administration cancels nearly $1B in congressional spending on immigrant services, racial equity, and climate debt relief using a rarely used…
Advanced Therapies Boosted by Coordinated Care Efforts
Coordinated care efforts are essential for managing advanced therapies, balancing innovative treatments with financial sustainability.
Microneedle patch detects kidney disease early
Microneedle patch detects kidney disease early with a painless skin patch capturing biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease.