HCA’s chief clinical officer to exit after 4 years
Dr. Michael Cuffe, who assumed the role in 2022, is leaving at the end of August.
Hospitals irate after Eli Lilly follows through on 340B ultimatum
The drugmaker stopped paying 340B discounts to hospitals that didn’t comply with its new paperwork requirements late last week. Hospitals are urging HRSA to step in.
Health services M&A is active in 2026, but uncertainty slows volume: PwC
Buyers are being more selective amid heightened policy and reimbursement pressure in healthcare, according to the analysis. Still, deal value is up compared to the first half of 2025.
Why payer contracts matter long after negotiations end
AI is turning payer contracts into revenue intelligence. Here is how.
Optimizing healthcare procurement: Five challenges and best practices
Healthcare procurement is a cornerstone of your organization’s operations, but it comes with unique challenges.
Disaggregation vs. integration: Why an integrated pharmacy benefits strategy is the right choice
Health plans need to understand why integration is still the most impactful option for their pharmacy benefits model.
Employers plan to shift more health costs to employees
Employers are considering raising premiums and increasing other forms of cost sharing as they grapple with stubbornly rising health costs, according to a new survey from Mercer.
Can certification help solve healthcare’s AI governance gap?
Joint Commission leaders break down the standards group’s new AI certification, explaining how it’s designed to work for everyone from major health systems to small rural clinics.
PCMA sues to exempt PBMs from Illinois drug law
The drug middlemen lobby has had a busy week. It’s the second major lawsuit the PCMA has filed against a state law reforming the PBM industry since Monday.
OhioHealth settles antitrust suit with the DOJ
OhioHealth has agreed to void problematic contracts with insurers and not seek such terms moving forward, the Justice Department said. The Ohio nonprofit continues to deny all wrongdoing.