Providers push back on 340B rebate model
Hospitals and clinics told regulators that switching to rebates in the 340B drug discount program would impose costs that would outweigh the program’s benefits.
QuikTrip to sell urgent care clinics after 6 years in business
The retailer, which at one point had 14 MedWise sites, is divesting its nine-location network to Saint Francis Health System.
Blue Shield of California taps chief pharmacy officer
Hayley Park will oversee BSCA’s prescription drug programs. The insurer has worked to overhaul its pharmacy management model in a bid to lower drug costs.
UnitedHealth hikes profit outlook after better-than-expected first quarter
Premium hikes, plan redesigns and other efforts from the Minnesota-based company to wrangle medical spending bore fruit in the first quarter. UnitedHealth’s stock jumped accordingly.
Physician burnout is improving but some specialties lag, the AMA finds
The influential physician association surveyed thousands of doctors and found that burnout last year was lower than in 2024 or 2023. Still, certain specialties, especially those on the front lines of care, face an elevated risk of burning out.
Judge dismisses Aetna’s No Surprises fraud suit against Radiology Partners
The insurer accused the radiology group of gaming the No Surprises Act to reap higher reimbursement. A judge tossed the case last week, saying Aetna needed to raise its complaints during the dispute resolution process.
RFK Jr. defends HHS tenure, 12% proposed budget cut
Republicans largely praised the HHS secretary’s track record during a marathon of House hearings last week, but some GOP lawmakers raised concerns about proposed budget cuts to the National Institutes of Health.
GE HealthCare, RadNet expand AI mammography collaboration
The partnership adds access to a workflow for second reads of complex cases and other software features made by RadNet subsidiary DeepHealth.
3 ways AI is humanizing patient care
Microsoft Dragon Copilot reduces documentation burdens and gives healthcare professionals more time to focus on patient care.
3 questions every payer should ask about medical AI
As medical AI scales, how are payers ensuring safe and compliant care?