HCA logs $50M hurricane hit in Q3, expects greater loss in Q4
HCA affirmed its full year guidance, but executives said the ongoing impact of the storms would likely cause the operator to come in “on the lower half” of its range.
Employees are asking about GLP-1 coverage. What should employers do?
Experts said GLP-1 coverage needs to be holistic to ensure long-term success.
Tech companies pitch AI platforms for healthcare, outline plans for responsible rollout
Google, Microsoft and GE Healthcare say they’ll power the next wave of AI advancement. But executives are split on how to offer the tools to providers responsibly — and whether all clinicians are equally ready for them.
AI could be a game changer, but healthcare needs to be ‘exceedingly careful’
Artificial intelligence tools could help solve workforce challenges. Implementation, however, can be difficult, pushing organizations to consider less risky administrative and back-office tasks first.
Oracle Health to apply for QHIN status under TEFCA data sharing framework
The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement went live in December with five Qualified Health Information Networks. Two more were added early this year.
5 steps to navigate the FDA’s new lab developed test rule
Laboratories face a series of upcoming deadlines to comply with stricter FDA oversight of in-house tests. Here are five strategies labs can take to be ready.
Centene beats investor expectations despite Medicaid headwinds
Like other payers, Centene flagged a mismatch between patient acuity and payment rates in Medicaid. But the insurer said a diversified portfolio helped it navigate challenges in the third quarter.
Providence, Compassus to form joint venture offering home health care
Home health is already a lucrative market, and Providence expects demands for services to only grow as patients age, according to CFO Greg Hoffman.
AMA sues MultiPlan, insurers alleging ‘cartel’ to fix physician prices
MultiPlan, which denies the allegations, has been sued dozens of times over concerns the company is conspiring with health insurers to underpay doctors for out-of-network care.
Election 2024: Where Harris, Trump stand on AI regulation
Analysts expect Kamala Harris to largely continue the current approach to AI oversight, while Donald Trump’s promise to repeal a Biden executive order signals a major shift.