Why healthcare must finally retire the paper check
It’s time for healthcare to retire the paper check for good. Here’s why.
How tech-enabled flexibility is reshaping pharmacy benefits
Pharmacy benefits are evolving, modular models put you in charge.
Centene stock hits decade low after insurer reports rare loss on higher medical costs
The St. Louis-based payer slipped into the red during the second quarter for the first time since 2022. Centene executives said they were disappointed and frustrated by the results.
Depressed volumes drag CHS’ second-quarter earnings
Executives said the declines were due to flagging consumer confidence. Also, CEO Tim Hingtgen announced he plans to step down in September.
Trump administration releases AI adoption plan
While the plan rarely mentions healthcare, it is one of the administration’s first steps to set federal policies, which experts say is important to safely deploy the technology in the sector.
Aidoc raises $150M for AI foundation model
The technology, called CARE, is expected to allow for faster development of AI models that can cover more health conditions.
UnitedHealth confirms it’s under investigation by DOJ
The company said it was complying with criminal and civil investigations from the Justice Department into its Medicare program.
Molina cuts 2025 earnings outlook again on ACA, Medicaid pressures
The California-based insurer outlined its plans to survive what CEO Joe Zubretsky deemed a “season of great uncertainty” stemming from roiling acuity shifts and looming policy changes.
Telehealth groups urge DEA to issue plan on remote controlled substance prescriptions
More than 200 organizations pressed the Drug Enforcement Administration to ensure a plan is in place by fall before flexibilities expire at the end of the year.
Labcorp to buy some CHS assets for $195M
The deal includes outreach laboratory services in 13 states. Community Health Systems will continue to operate its inpatient and emergency department labs along with other hospital-based testing services.