CMS moves to codify limits on Medicaid provider taxes
The new proposed rule is meant to prevent states from guaranteeing providers will be refunded for their taxes, and should save Washington $246 billion over the next decade, regulators said.
1 in 4 workers stay in unwanted jobs for health coverage, survey finds
More Americans are keeping jobs they would otherwise leave for fear of losing their insurance, as healthcare costs rise and non-employer coverage seems less affordable, according to a new poll.
GE HealthCare inks 10-year, $500M alliance with Catholic Health
The deal is the latest in a series of pacts that GE HealthCare has made with health systems, including with Sutter Health and UC San Diego.
Intermountain Health, AdventHealth plan joint venture in Denver
AdventHealth is expected to have a majority interest in the partnership, which will unite Denver-area hospitals and clinics owned by the two nonprofits. The deal is expected to close early next year.
Trump administration pauses $1B in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
The HHS has halted more Medicaid funding to the states, citing concerns about fraud. Critics have slammed the “attack first, ask questions later” strategy of the deferrals, which have only impacted Democrat-led states to date.
Novo sues Lilly, alleging ‘misleading’ advertising of obesity drugs
The lawsuit follows a cease-and-desist request and argues Lilly is using “deceptive” ads to claim its GLP-1 products are broadly superior to Novo’s medicines. Lilly countered that its campaign is “truthful.”
Cardinal inks 2 acquisitions in bid to expand at-home services
The company agreed to buy a diabetes health business and medical supplier Strive Medical to boost its growing in-home solutions unit.
Clinic and physician practice bankruptcies spike in 2026 so far
Looming financial pressures in the healthcare sector, including cuts to Medicaid, are contributing to the rising rate of bankruptcies, according to the report by Gibbins Advisors.
Clover Health hit with data breach
The insurer, which disclosed the breach in a securities filing late last week, doesn’t yet know how many people may have had their data accessed or what type of data was exposed.
The real economics of specialty pharmacy: What your specialty drug trend isn’t telling you
As specialty drug costs rise, payers with a comprehensive view can better manage them.