As presidential election looms, disparate approaches to cyber policy come into focus
Government officials and security leaders are hoping the nation’s need for cyber resilience will transcend partisan politics regardless of the election results.
Novant Health closes UCI Medical Affiliates acquisition
The deal includes more than 70 urgent care and physical therapy clinics, which Novant said would complement its portfolio in South Carolina.
Federal government notches rare win in surprise billing lawsuit
Last week, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the federal government’s original interpretation of the No Surprises Act in determining how a key metric in billing disputes is calculated.
Physicians, hospitals decry 2025 Medicare payment rates
Physicians will see their Medicare reimbursement fall 2.9% next year if Congress doesn’t stop the cuts. Meanwhile, reimbursement for hospital outpatient departments is rising 2.9%.
Michelle Tarver faces challenges as new CDRH leader. But patient groups, industry are optimistic.
Tarver is taking over as director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health as the regulator grapples with questions around artificial intelligence in medical devices and racial bias in pulse oximeters.
Elevance Health sues HHS over Medicare Advantage star ratings
The payer joins several other insurers suing federal regulators over the 2025 quality ratings, which Elevance argues will cost it at least $375 million in bonus payments and rebates.
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CareTrust REIT to buy 31 nursing homes for $500M
The company also said it plans to purchase four more nursing facilities in the Northeast next month for $57 million.
Walgreens to lay off over 250 people
The decision follows a recent announcement that the pharmacy retailer plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years.