Lawmakers stress data privacy in health AI oversight
Legislators expressed concern over data privacy as interest in artificial intelligence — which relies on patient information to train models — heats up.
Highmark Health’s insurance business boosts earnings
The insurance arm pushed the healthcare parent company to positive results during the first nine months of 2023 after its provider arm, Allegheny Health, reported an operating loss.
Providence, struggling to rebound, posts more losses in Q3
The Washington-based nonprofit battled rising expenses, despite having targeted recovery plans in place.
Medicare Advantage rate change bedevils UnitedHealth’s 2024 outlook
UnitedHealth’s MA growth could be depressed next year thanks to a rate notice from the CMS that’s deeply unpopular with insurers, management said during their investor day.
Majority of Medicaid enrollees satisfied with plans, despite flaws, survey finds
Medicaid enrollees are more likely to understand and be satisfied with their plans, despite reporting poorer health outcomes, according to a new report from KFF.
Cigna, Humana in talks to merge: WSJ
The merger would have major effects for the makeup of the U.S. health insurance industry, and would almost certainly face a regulatory challenge.
Global medical costs to dip in 2024 — but respite may not last long, research finds
Medical costs will continue to rise over the next few years, according to WTW. Surveyed insurers blamed expensive medical technologies and an overuse of health services.
Hospitals continue post-COVID recovery: Kaufman Hall
Margins and volumes are stabilizing above pandemic levels, according to a new report from the consultancy.
Democrat senators accuse PE-backed US Anesthesia Partners of anticompetitive business practices
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to USAP on Sunday alleging the company leverages its monopoly power to inflate prices. USAP is currently facing a federal suit over the allegations.
NextGen to lay off nearly 250 workers
The job cuts come just after the EHR vendor was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $1.8 billion.