Cigna hit with second class-action suit over claims automation software
The lawsuit was filed in Connecticut and seeks class action status to represent all consumers nationwide who had claims reviewed by PxDx.
Frustration over surprise billing implementation builds in House hearing
Bipartisan lawmakers joined together to voice concerns about the implementation of the No Surprises Act, which critics say has created barriers to care.
PBMs, PhRMA trade blame over drug costs in House hearing
Pharmacy benefit manager lobby PCMA and drugmaker lobby PhRMA pointed fingers over problems in the prescription supply chain during the House committee’s second PBM hearing on Tuesday.
Home health advocates raise alarm over payment cuts, access to care
A new payment model and reimbursement cuts are straining home health agencies, but more data may be needed to fully evaluate the model, advocates and researchers said during a Senate finance committee hearing.
Over 80% of nursing homes currently fall short of proposed CMS staffing thresholds
In over half of states, less than a quarter of nursing facilities would meet staffing requirements under a proposed federal rule, according to a new KFF analysis.
Gates Foundation grants GE HealthCare $44M for AI ultrasound tech
The money will go to GE subsidiary Caption Health to develop AI tools to help with maternal care and pediatric lung health.
Ochsner Health launches generative AI pilot for patient messaging
The New Orleans-based health system will use generative artificial intelligence to draft messages to patients, which will be reviewed and edited by clinicians.
Over 80% of nursing homes currently fall short of proposed CMS nurse staffing thresholds
In over half of states, less than a quarter of nursing facilities would meet staffing requirements under a proposed federal rule, according to a new KFF analysis.
Tennessee BCBS sued by former employees over COVID vaccine mandate
The new lawsuit alleges the nonprofit health plan violated employees’ religious rights by not granting them an exemption to its inoculation requirement.
Ascension posts $2.7B net loss in fiscal year 2023, driven by rising expenses
Like other nonprofits, Ascension continued to feel the strain of inflationary pressures as expense growth outpaced modest gains in revenue.